medicinal herbs
Mosla dianthera
Herb latin name: Mosla dianthera
Synonyms: Lycopus diantherus
Family: Labiatae
Medicinal use of Mosla dianthera:
The leaves are carminative. Recommended in cases of heartburn.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
30 cm(11 3/4 inch)
Flowering:
June toSeptember
Habitat of the herb:
Grassy slopes in lowland and hills all over Japan.Edible parts of Mosla dianthera:
Young shoots - cooked. Although edible, they are not very pleasant.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - we have no information on this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ in mid to late spring.Cultivation of Mosla dianthera:
Grassy slopes in lowland and hills all over Japan.Known hazards of Mosla dianthera:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.