Cirsium nipponicum
Herb latin name: Cirsium nipponicum,Cirsium nipponicum Extract
Latin name: Cirsium nipponicum
Synonyms: Cnicus nipponicus
Family: Compositae
Medicinal use of Cirsium nipponicum: Diaphoretic, vulnerary.Habitat of the herb: the herb: In sunny grasslands and along the margin of temperate forests, 100--1600 m. Ssp. comosum. (Fr.&Sav.)Kitam.is found near the sea shore and ssp. yatsugatakense. (Nakai.)Kitam. in high mountains
Edible parts of Cirsium nipponicum: Young plant - cooked.
Other uses of the herb: The seed of all species of thistles yields a good oil by expression. No details of potential yields etc are given.
Propagation of Cirsium nipponicum: Seed - sow early spring or autumn in situ. Germination usually takes place within 2 - 8 weeks at 20℃. Division in spring or autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: In sunny grasslands and along the margin of temperate forests, 100--1600 m. Ssp. comosum. (Fr.&Sav.)Kitam.is found near the sea shore and ssp. yatsugatakense. (Nakai.)Kitam. in high mountains
Known hazards of Cirsium nipponicum: None known
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