Herb latin name: Fern Asparagus,Fern Asparagus Extract

Latin name: Asparagus filicinus

Family: Asparagaceae

Medicinal use of Fern Asparagus: The dried root is antipyretic, antitussive, diuretic, expectorant, stomachic, nervous stimulant and tonic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Loose humus rich soils in forests, 1700 - 2700 metres in the Himalayas. Forests, thickets, shady and moist places along valleys, 1200 - 3000 metres in western China.

Edible parts of Fern Asparagus: Young shoots - cooked. Used as a vegetable.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in spring or as soon as the seed is ripe in early autumn in a greenhouse. It usually germinates in 3 - 6 weeks at 25℃. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a sunny position in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division in early spring as the plant comes into growth.

Cultivation of Fern Asparagus: Loose humus rich soils in forests, 1700 - 2700 metres in the Himalayas. Forests, thickets, shady and moist places along valleys, 1200 - 3000 metres in western China.

Known hazards of Asparagus filicinus: None known

Herb latin name: Fern Asparagus,Fern Asparagus Extract

Latin name: Asparagus filicinus

Family: Asparagaceae

Medicinal use of Fern Asparagus: The dried root is antipyretic, antitussive, diuretic, expectorant, stomachic, nervous stimulant and tonic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Loose humus rich soils in forests, 1700 - 2700 metres in the Himalayas. Forests, thickets, shady and moist places along valleys, 1200 - 3000 metres in western China.

Edible parts of Fern Asparagus: Young shoots - cooked. Used as a vegetable.

Propagation of the herb: Seed - pre-soak for 12 hours in warm water and then sow in spring or as soon as the seed is ripe in early autumn in a greenhouse. It usually germinates in 3 - 6 weeks at 25℃. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a sunny position in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer. Division in early spring as the plant comes into growth.

Cultivation of Fern Asparagus: Loose humus rich soils in forests, 1700 - 2700 metres in the Himalayas. Forests, thickets, shady and moist places along valleys, 1200 - 3000 metres in western China.

Known hazards of Asparagus filicinus: None known