Gentiana scabra var. buergeri
(Miq.) Maxim. ex Franch. & Sav.
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Summary
Source: WikipediaGentiana scabra, also known as the Japanese gentian or the Rindō Flower, is a species of flowering plant in the Gentian family (Gentianaceae), found in much of East Asia. The flowers bloom in mid-summer, autumn and are blue or dark blue in color.
Description
A temperate herb in the Gentianaceae family, with leaves that are traditionally consumed.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are eaten with oil and salt, best consumed as part of a meal with other foods.
Traditional Uses
The leaves are eaten with oil and salt. They are best eaten with other food.
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Medicinal Uses
Gentiana scabra roots are used as a bitter tonic in traditional Chinese medicine where it is said to promote digestive secretions and treats a range of illnesses associated with the liver. It is also used in traditional Tibetan medicine.
Distribution
It is a temperate plant.
Where It Grows
Asia, China, Japan,
Notes
There are about 400 Gentiana species.
References (4)
- Altschul, S.V.R., 1973, Drugs and Foods from Little-known Plants. Notes in Harvard University Herbaria. Harvard Univ. Press. Massachusetts. no. 3311
- Enum. 2:449. 1877
- Plants for a Future database, The Field, Penpol, Lostwithiel, Cornwall, PL22 0NG, UK. http://www.scs.leeds.ac.uk/pfaf/
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