Swertia japonica
Herb latin name: Swertia japonica,Swertia japonica Extract
Latin name: Swertia japonica
Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Medicinal use of Swertia japonica: The whole plant is bitter and stomachic. It is used in the treatment of digestive disorders.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sunny slopes and thickets in lowland and hills all over Japan.
Edible parts of Swertia japonica: The leaves might be edible cooked as a potherb.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - sow spring in temperatures not exceeding 10℃ in a humus-rich medium. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them Tu in early summer.
Cultivation of Swertia japonica: Sunny slopes and thickets in lowland and hills all over Japan.
Known hazards of Swertia japonica: None known
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