Herb latin name: Lepidium perfoliatum,Lepidium perfoliatum Extract

Latin name: Lepidium perfoliatum

Family: Cruciferae

Medicinal use of Lepidium perfoliatum: The plant is used as an antiscorbutic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Waste places and dry sandy slopes from near sea level to 1000 metres in western China.
Edible parts of Lepidium perfoliatum: 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 perfoliatum: Waste places and dry sandy slopes from near sea level to 1000 metres in western China.
Known hazards of Lepidium perfoliatum: None known

Herb latin name: Lepidium perfoliatum,Lepidium perfoliatum Extract

Latin name: Lepidium perfoliatum

Family: Cruciferae

Medicinal use of Lepidium perfoliatum: The plant is used as an antiscorbutic.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Waste places and dry sandy slopes from near sea level to 1000 metres in western China.
Edible parts of Lepidium perfoliatum: 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 perfoliatum: Waste places and dry sandy slopes from near sea level to 1000 metres in western China.
Known hazards of Lepidium perfoliatum: None known