Herb latin name: Cirsium verutum,Cirsium verutum Extract

Latin name: Cirsium verutum

Synonyms: Cirsium involucratum, Cnicus verutus

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Cirsium verutum: A juice of the root is used to relieve fevers. Apaste of the root is used in the treatment of stomach disorders. The fresh root is chewed to treat nosebleeds and aches in the throat, especially during the dry summer.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Cultivated areas, forest clearings, 740 - 2200 metres. Slopes, forests and forest margins at elevations of 2900 - 3900 metres in Tibet.

Edible parts of Cirsium verutum: Young shoots - cooked. Roots - the tender roots are chewed fresh. Seed. No more details are given.

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 verutum: 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: Cultivated areas, forest clearings, 740 - 2200 metres. Slopes, forests and forest margins at elevations of 2900 - 3900 metres in Tibet.

Known hazards of Cirsium verutum: None known

Herb latin name: Cirsium verutum,Cirsium verutum Extract

Latin name: Cirsium verutum

Synonyms: Cirsium involucratum, Cnicus verutus

Family: Compositae

Medicinal use of Cirsium verutum: A juice of the root is used to relieve fevers. Apaste of the root is used in the treatment of stomach disorders. The fresh root is chewed to treat nosebleeds and aches in the throat, especially during the dry summer.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Cultivated areas, forest clearings, 740 - 2200 metres. Slopes, forests and forest margins at elevations of 2900 - 3900 metres in Tibet.

Edible parts of Cirsium verutum: Young shoots - cooked. Roots - the tender roots are chewed fresh. Seed. No more details are given.

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 verutum: 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: Cultivated areas, forest clearings, 740 - 2200 metres. Slopes, forests and forest margins at elevations of 2900 - 3900 metres in Tibet.

Known hazards of Cirsium verutum: None known