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Sagina japonica (1 Page of 5) The Sagina japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, Korea. It is a member of the Caryophyllaceae family. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Sagina japonica Family: Caryophyllaceae Author: (Sw.)Ohwi. Known Hazards: None known Mature Height: 0.2 Mature Width: Habitat: Lowland to mountains all over Japan[58].
Medicinal Information: The leaves are used in the treatment of alopecia, caries, nerves, jaundice, fevers, foul sores, skin diseases and vaginitis[218].
A decoction of the whole plant is used to treat boils, caries, dermatitis etc and as an antidote to varnish poisoning[218].
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