medicinal herbs
Pogantherum crinitum
Herb latin name: Pogantherum crinitum
Family: Gramineae (Grass Family)
Medicinal use of Pogantherum crinitum:
The whole plant is depurative, diuretic and febrifuge. A decoction is used in the treatment of urinary tract infections, fevers due to influenza, jaundice and oedema.Description of the plant:
Plant:
PerennialHeight:
30 cm(11 3/4 inch)
Habitat of the herb:
Rocky cliffs and road banks in lowland areas of central and southern Japan. Open places in sandy soils at elevations of 500 - 1700 metres in Nepal.Propagation of Pogantherum crinitum:
Seed -Cultivation of the herb:
Rocky cliffs and road banks in lowland areas of central and southern Japan. Open places in sandy soils at elevations of 500 - 1700 metres in Nepal.Known hazards of Pogantherum crinitum:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.