Pueraria tuberosa (Leguminosae)

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Pueraria tuberosa
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The Pueraria tuberosa plant species is found in E. Asia - Pakistan to C. Nepal and India. It is a member of the Leguminosae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as Hedysarum tuberosum.

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Latin Name:  Pueraria tuberosa
Family:  Leguminosae
Author:  (Roxb. ex Willd.)DC.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  1   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Shrubberies and streamsides, 300 - 2000 metres[51].

Medicinal Information: The root is used as a demulcent and refrigerant in the treatment of fevers[240]. It is peeled and bruised into a cataplasm and used to reduce swellings[240]. It is crushed and rubbed on the body in the treatment of fevers and rheumatism[240]. It is also emetic, galactogogue and tonic[240].

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