Inula royleana (Compositae)

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Inula royleana
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The Inula royleana plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from Pakistan to Kashmir. It is a member of the Compositae family.

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Latin Name:  Inula royleana
Family:  Compositae
Author:  C.B.Clarke.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.6   Mature Width:  0.45

Habitat:  Scrub and grassy clearings in forests, 2100 - 4000 metres[187]. Exposed dry slopes, 3100 - 3600 metres in Kashmir[145].

Medicinal Information: The plant is disinfectant[240]. It is also considered to be poisonous[240]. The root has been used to adulterate the roots of Saussurea lappa[240]. It contains 3% of an alkaloid that produces a fall in blood pressure and stimulates tone and peristaltic movements in the intestines[240].

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