Herb latin name: Cynanchum japonicum,Cynanchum japonicum Extract

Latin name: Cynanchum japonicum

Synonyms: Vincetoxicum japonicum

Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)

Medicinal use of Cynanchum japonicum: The plant is antitussive and expectorant. (The part of the plant used is not specified.) Adecoction is used in the treatment of lung congestion, fullness of chest and sides, shortness of breath and rasping throat.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Thickets and grassy slopes near seashores, C. and S. Japan.

Propagation of Cynanchum japonicum: Seed - sow spring in the greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.

Cultivation of the herb: Thickets and grassy slopes near seashores, C. and S. Japan.

Known hazards of Cynanchum japonicum: There are some reports of toxins in this genus.

Herb latin name: Cynanchum japonicum,Cynanchum japonicum Extract

Latin name: Cynanchum japonicum

Synonyms: Vincetoxicum japonicum

Family: Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family)

Medicinal use of Cynanchum japonicum: The plant is antitussive and expectorant. (The part of the plant used is not specified.) Adecoction is used in the treatment of lung congestion, fullness of chest and sides, shortness of breath and rasping throat.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Thickets and grassy slopes near seashores, C. and S. Japan.

Propagation of Cynanchum japonicum: Seed - sow spring in the greenhouse. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for at least their first winter. Plant them out into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last expected frosts. Division in spring.

Cultivation of the herb: Thickets and grassy slopes near seashores, C. and S. Japan.

Known hazards of Cynanchum japonicum: There are some reports of toxins in this genus.