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Patrinia scabiosaefolia (1 Page of 5) The Patrinia scabiosaefolia plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan. It is a member of the Valerianaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Patrinia scabiosaefolia Family: Valerianaceae Author: Fisch. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.3 Mature Width: Habitat: Sunny grassy places in hills and mountains all over Japan.
Medicinal Information: Haemostatic[174, 178].
The root is anticoagulant, antiphlogistic, depurative, diuretic, febrifuge and resolvent[147, 218]. It is also used in the treatment of parasitic skin diseases and as an antidote to poison[218].
The entire plant is antibacterial, antiinflammatory and hepatic[176]. It is used traditionally as a sedative[218] and also in the treatment of carbuncles, acute appendicitis, intestinal abcess, postpartum pain, dysmenorrhoea and endometritis[176]. It stimulates the circulation, treats abcesses, promotes regeneration of liver cells[147, 174, 176, 178]. Large doses can cause a decrease of white blood cells, nausea and dizziness[176].
The crushed leaves are applied to abscesses and boils[147, 218].
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