Anemarrhena asphodeloides Zhi Mu (Asphodelaceae) Evergreen perennial

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Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Zhi Mu
Evergreen perennial
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The Anemarrhena asphodeloides plant species is found in E. Asia - N. China and Japan. It is a member of the Asphodelaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Zhi Mu.

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Latin Name:  Anemarrhena asphodeloides
Common Name:  Zhi Mu
Family:  Asphodelaceae
Author:  Bunge.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.5   Mature Width:  1

Habitat:  Mountain woodlands[174, 200]. Exposed slopes and hills[254].

Medicinal Information: The rhizome is anti-fungal, antiseptic, bitter, diuretic, expectorant, febrifuge, hypoglycaemic, laxative, lenitive, sedative and tonic[176, 238]. It has an antibacterial action, inhibiting the growth of Bacillus dysenteriae, B. typhi, B. paraatyphi, Proteus and Pseudomonas[176]. It is taken internally in the treatment of high fevers in infectious diseases, TB, chronic bronchitis and urinary problems[176, 238]. It should not be given to patients with diarrhoea and should be administered with caution since when taken in excess it can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure[238]. Externally, it is used as a mouthwash in the treatment of ulcers[238]. The rhizome is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use[238].

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