medicinal herbs
Mian Shen
Eriophyton wallichii
Herb: Mian Shen
Latin name: Eriophyton wallichii
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal use of Mian Shen:
The entire plant is used in Tibetan medicine, it is said to have a sweet taste and a cooling potency. Anti-inflammatory and febrifuge, it dries up pus and joins cut nerves/vessels. It is used in the treatment of inflammation of the lungs, pus in the lungs, inflammations of wounds/sores and cut nerves/blood vessels.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
20 cm(7 3/4 inch)
Flowering:
July toSeptember
Habitat of the herb:
Alpine, stony alluvial fans at elevations of 2700 - 4700 metres.Cultivation of Mian Shen:
Alpine, stony alluvial fans at elevations of 2700 - 4700 metres.Known hazards of Eriophyton wallichii:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.