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Phyllostachys nigra henonis
Ha-chiku
Evergreen bamboo
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The Phyllostachys nigra henonis plant species is found in E. Asia - E. and C. China, Japan. It is a member of the Gramineae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Ha-chiku. Some home gardeners know the variety as P. henonis.

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Latin Name:  Phyllostachys nigra henonis
Common Name:  Ha-chiku
Family:  Gramineae
Author:  (Mitford.)Stapf.
 
Known Hazards:  None known
 
Mature Height:  6   Mature Width:  
 
Habitat:  Fertile and moist places, also by streams[147].



Medicinal Information:  The leaves are antipyretic and diuretic[218]. They are used internally in the treatment of fevers (especially infantile convulsions), vomiting and nosebleeds[176, 238]. The leave are harvested during the growing season and dried for later use[238]. The juice of the stems is antipyretic, antitussive, expectorant and sedative[147, 176, 218]. It is taken internally in the treatment of lung infections with cough and phlegm[238]. The sap is pressed from young stems in the summer and then dried for later use[238]. The epidermis of the stem bark is antiemetic and sedative[147, 176, 218]. It is used internally in the treatment of vomiting, nosebleeds, coughs etc[238]. The epidermis is collected from young stems in the summer and is dried for later use[238]. The root is astringent, antipyretic, depurative, diuretic and styptic[147, 176, 218]. It has been used in the treatment of rabies[147, 238]. A decoction is also used in the treatment of high fevers and nocturnal fretfulness in infants[147]. The roots are harvested in the winter and dried for later use[238].

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