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Saussurea japonica

(Thunb.) DC.

Asteraceae Edible: Leaves - tea, Medicine 86 iNaturalist observations

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Description

An herbaceous plant in the daisy family (Asteraceae) found in temperate regions, sold in local markets in China.

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Edible Uses

The leaves are used to make tea.

Medicinal Uses

Used medicinally, though possibly as a medicinal use only.

Distribution

It is a temperate plant.

Where It Grows

Asia, China, Japan, Korea,

Other Information

It is sold in local markets in China.

Notes

Possibly medicine only.

References (1)

  • Li, D. et al, 2017, Ethnobotanical survey of herbal tea plants from the traditional markets in Chaoshan, China. Journal of Ethnopharmacology. 205 (2017) 195-206

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