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Ranunculus japonicus (1 Page of 5) The Ranunculus japonicus plant species is found in E. Asia - Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Ranunculaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Ranunculus japonicus Family: Ranunculaceae Author: Thunb. Known Hazards: The leaves are poisonous. The toxicity is of a low measure and the toxins can be destroyed by heat or by drying[4, 10, 13, 19, 62, 65]. Many if not all plants in this genus also have a strongly acrid juice that can cause blistering to the skin[65, 183]. Mature Height: 0.1 Mature Width: 0.3 Habitat: Moist soils in grassy places in lowland and mountains all over Japan[58].
Medicinal Information: The plant is decongestant and vermicide[147, 218]. It is used in the treatment of malaria[147, 218].
The plant contains antitumour compounds[218].
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