Saussurea affinis
Herb latin name: Saussurea affinis,Saussurea affinis Extract
Latin name: Saussurea affinis
Synonyms: Hemistepta lyrata
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Saussurea affinis: The juice of the root is given with other herbs in the treatment of diseases of women.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Mountain slopes and valleys, plains, hills, forest margins, forests, grassland, wasteland, farmland, riversidesand roadsides from near sea level to 3300 metres.
Edible parts of Saussurea affinis: Leaves and young shoots. No more details are given.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ in May. If seed is in short supply then sowing it in a pot in a cold frame would be advisable, planting out in the summer.
Cultivation of Saussurea affinis: Mountain slopes and valleys, plains, hills, forest margins, forests, grassland, wasteland, farmland, riversidesand roadsides from near sea level to 3300 metres.
Known hazards of Saussurea affinis: None known
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