Dipsacus japonicus (Dipsacaceae)

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Dipsacus japonicus
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The Dipsacus japonicus plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Dipsacaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Dipsacus japonicus
Family:  Dipsacaceae
Author:  Miq.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Mountains in Japan[58]. Wild places and roadsides in China[147].

Medicinal Information: The roots are antirheumatic, cancer, emmenagogue, galactofuge, haemostatic, hepatic and tonic. It is used as a kidney tonic[61, 147, 176, 178]. A decoction of the root is used in the treatment of rheumatoid arthralgia, traumatic injuries, backache and weak knees, seminal emissions, polyuria and also to secure abortions[176, 218]. The seed is diuretic[218]. The plant is used in the treatment of rheumatism[218]. It also has a long history of folk use in the treatment of breast cancer[218].

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