Herb latin name: Lepidium apetalum,Lepidium apetalum Extract

Latin name: Lepidium apetalum

Synonyms: Lepidium micranthum

Family: Cruciferae

Medicinal use of Lepidium apetalum: The seed is antiasthmatic, antitussive, diuretic and purgative. The seed is also cardiotonic. Adecoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of asthma, coughs, nausea, oedema and pleurisy. The root is decocted with other herbs and used as an expectorant. The plant contains antibacterial substances.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Steppes, solonetzic soils, roadsides and weed-infested places. Roadsides, slopes, waste places, ravines, plains and fields at elevations of 400 - 4800 metres in China.
Edible parts of Lepidium apetalum: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A hot cress-like flavour.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 3 weeks.
Cultivation of Lepidium apetalum: Steppes, solonetzic soils, roadsides and weed-infested places. Roadsides, slopes, waste places, ravines, plains and fields at elevations of 400 - 4800 metres in China.
Known hazards of Lepidium apetalum: None known

Herb latin name: Lepidium apetalum,Lepidium apetalum Extract

Latin name: Lepidium apetalum

Synonyms: Lepidium micranthum

Family: Cruciferae

Medicinal use of Lepidium apetalum: The seed is antiasthmatic, antitussive, diuretic and purgative. The seed is also cardiotonic. Adecoction of the leaves is used in the treatment of asthma, coughs, nausea, oedema and pleurisy. The root is decocted with other herbs and used as an expectorant. The plant contains antibacterial substances.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Steppes, solonetzic soils, roadsides and weed-infested places. Roadsides, slopes, waste places, ravines, plains and fields at elevations of 400 - 4800 metres in China.
Edible parts of Lepidium apetalum: Young leaves - raw or cooked. A hot cress-like flavour.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in situ. Germination should take place within 3 weeks.
Cultivation of Lepidium apetalum: Steppes, solonetzic soils, roadsides and weed-infested places. Roadsides, slopes, waste places, ravines, plains and fields at elevations of 400 - 4800 metres in China.
Known hazards of Lepidium apetalum: None known