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Osbeckia chinensis (1 Page of 5) The Osbeckia chinensis plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan and Malaysia. It is a member of the Melastomataceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Osbeckia chinensis Family: Melastomataceae Author: L. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.5 Mature Width: Habitat: Grassy places in lowland areas of central and southern Japan[58]. Hilly places, edges of paddy fields and roadsides in China[147].
Medicinal Information: The whole plant is antitussive, expectorant and febrifuge[147]. A decoction is used in the treatment of watery diarrhoea, dysentery and excessive sputum production in coughing[147].
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