Herb latin name: Mao Gen,Mao Gen Extract

Latin name: Ranunculus japonicus

Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

Medicinal use of Mao Gen: The plant is decongestant and vermicide. It is used in the treatment of malaria. The plant contains antitumour compounds.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Moist soils in grassy places in lowland and mountains all over Japan.
Edible parts of Mao Gen: Leaves - cooked. The leaves contain a low level of toxicity that is not enough to be injurious.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring.
Cultivation of Mao Gen: Moist soils in grassy places in lowland and mountains all over Japan.
Known hazards of Ranunculus japonicus: The leaves are poisonous. The toxicity is of a low measure and the toxins can be destroyed by heat or by drying. Many if not all plants in this genus also have a strongly acrid juice that can cause blistering to the skin.

Herb latin name: Mao Gen,Mao Gen Extract

Latin name: Ranunculus japonicus

Family: Ranunculaceae (Buttercup Family)

Medicinal use of Mao Gen: The plant is decongestant and vermicide. It is used in the treatment of malaria. The plant contains antitumour compounds.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Moist soils in grassy places in lowland and mountains all over Japan.
Edible parts of Mao Gen: Leaves - cooked. The leaves contain a low level of toxicity that is not enough to be injurious.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in a cold frame. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring.
Cultivation of Mao Gen: Moist soils in grassy places in lowland and mountains all over Japan.
Known hazards of Ranunculus japonicus: The leaves are poisonous. The toxicity is of a low measure and the toxins can be destroyed by heat or by drying. Many if not all plants in this genus also have a strongly acrid juice that can cause blistering to the skin.