Youngia denticulata
Herb latin name: Youngia denticulata,Youngia denticulata Extract
Latin name: Youngia denticulata
Synonyms: Ixeris denticulata, Lactuca denticulata, Paraixeris denticulata
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Youngia denticulata: Febrifuge. Used in the treatment of sore throats.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Sunny slopes and roadsides in mountains all over Japan.
Edible parts of Youngia denticulata: Young leaves and stems - raw or cooked. They contain about 1.6% protein, 0.4% fat, 2.1% carbohydrate, 0.8% ash.
Propagation of the herb: Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in middle to late spring in situ. If you only have a small quantity of seed then it will probably be better to sow it in a cold frame in April and plant out in late spring.
Cultivation of Youngia denticulata: Sunny slopes and roadsides in mountains all over Japan.
Known hazards of Youngia denticulata: None known
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