Herb latin name: Saussurea affinis


Synonyms: Hemistepta lyrata


Family: Compositae



Medicinal use of Saussurea affinis:

The juice of the root is given with other herbs in the treatment of diseases of women.

Description of the plant:



Plant:
Biennial


Height:
60 cm
(2 feet)

Habitat of the herb:

Mountain slopes and valleys, plains, hills, forest margins, forests, grassland, wasteland, farmland, riversidesand roadsides from near sea level to 3300 metres.

Edible parts of Saussurea affinis:

Leaves and young shoots. No more details are given.

Propagation of the herb:

Seed - we have no information for this species but suggest sowing the seed in situ in May. If seed is in short supply then sowing it in a pot in a cold frame would be advisable, planting out in the summer.

Cultivation of Saussurea affinis:

Mountain slopes and valleys, plains, hills, forest margins, forests, grassland, wasteland, farmland, riversidesand roadsides from near sea level to 3300 metres.

Known hazards of Saussurea affinis:

None known

Plant information taken from the Plants For A Future.