medicinal herbs
Saussurea affinis
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:
BiennialHeight:
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 knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.