Panax trifolius Ground nut (Araliaceae)

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Panax trifolius
Ground nut
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The Panax trifolius plant species is found in Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Pennsylvania, west to Georgia, Indiana, Iowa and Minnesota. It is a member of the Araliaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ground nut. Some home gardeners know the variety as Aralia trifolia.

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Latin Name:  Panax trifolius
Common Name:  Ground nut
Family:  Araliaceae
Author:  L.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.2   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Rich woods and damp clearings[43].

Medicinal Information: Although closely related to the well-known herbal medicine ginseng, this species has been little researched for its medicinal virtues[222]. A tea made from the whole plant has been used in the treatment of colic, indigestion, gout, hepatitis etc[222]. The root is analgesic[257]. It has been chewed as a treatment for headache, short breath, fainting and nervous debility[222, 257].

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