medicinal herbs
Swertia japonica
Herb latin name: Swertia japonica
Family: Gentianaceae (Gentian Family)
Medicinal use of Swertia japonica:
The whole plant is bitter and stomachic. It is used in the treatment of digestive disorders.Description of the plant:
Plant:
AnnualHeight:
20 cm(7 3/4 inch)
Habitat of the herb:
Sunny slopes and thickets in lowland and hills all over Japan.Edible parts of Swertia japonica:
The leaves might be edible cooked as a potherb.Propagation of the herb:
Seed - sow spring in temperatures not exceeding 10°C in a humus-rich medium. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them Tu in early summer.Cultivation of Swertia japonica:
Sunny slopes and thickets in lowland and hills all over Japan.Known hazards of Swertia japonica:
None knownPlant information taken from the Plants For A Future.