Epimedium sagittatum (Berberidaceae)

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Epimedium sagittatum
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The Epimedium sagittatum plant species is found in E. Asia - China. It is a member of the Berberidaceae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as E. sinense.

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Latin Name:  Epimedium sagittatum
Family:  Berberidaceae
Author:  (Sieb.&Zucc.)Maxim.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  0.4

Habitat:  Hillsides in damp shady bamboo groves or in cliff crevices[147]. Moist woodlands[238].

Medicinal Information: The whole plant is antirheumatic, aphrodisiac, carminative, expectorant, ophthalmic and vasodilator. Used as a kidney tonic, it also treats sterility and barrenness[147, 178, 238]. It is taken internally in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, cold or numb extremeties, arthritis, lumbago, impotence, involuntary and premature ejaculation, high blood pressure and absentmindedness[238]. It should be used with some caution since in excess it can cause vomiting, dizziness, thirst and nosebleeds[238]. The plant is harvested in the growing season and dried for later use[238].

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