Anemone obtusiloba (Ranunculaceae)

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Anemone obtusiloba
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The Anemone obtusiloba plant species is found in E. Asia - Himalayas from Kashmir to Sikkim. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family.

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Latin Name:  Anemone obtusiloba
Family:  Ranunculaceae
Author:  D.Don.

Known Hazards:  The plant yields a toxic substance called 'Anemonin'[211]. The toxic principle is destroyed by heat or by drying[4, 10, 19, 65].

Mature Height:  0.3   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Moist open slopes, 2000 - 3400 metres in Kashmir[145].

Medicinal Information: The roots, mixed with milk, are administered internally in the treatment of contusions[240]. They are used externally as a blistering agent[240]. The seeds taken internally induce vomitting[211, 240], whilst an oil extracted from them is used in the treatment of rheumatism[211].

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