medicinal herbs
Shiny Elsholtzia
Elsholtzia splendens
Herb: Shiny Elsholtzia
Latin name: Elsholtzia splendens
Synonyms: Elsholtzia angustifolia
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal use of Shiny Elsholtzia:
The whole plant contains an essential oil , monoterpenes and sesquiterpenes. It is used in Korea in the treatment of headaches, fevers, diarrhoea and oedema.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
40 cm(1 foot)
Habitat of the herb:
Grassy areas in mountains in Korea. Hills and grassy areas at elevations up to 300 metres in China.Propagation of Shiny Elsholtzia:
Seed - sow late spring in situ.Cultivation of the herb:
Grassy areas in mountains in Korea. Hills and grassy areas at elevations up to 300 metres in China.Known hazards of Elsholtzia splendens:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.