Ardisia japonica Marlberry (Myrsinaceae) Evergreen shrub

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Ardisia japonica
Marlberry
Evergreen shrub
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The Ardisia japonica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan. It is a member of the Myrsinaceae family. Common gardeners may know the plant as Marlberry.

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Latin Name:  Ardisia japonica
Common Name:  Marlberry
Family:  Myrsinaceae
Author:  (Thunb.)Bl.

Known Hazards:  None known

Mature Height:  0.45   Mature Width:

Habitat:  Woods in hills and low mountains all over Japan[58].

Medicinal Information: This plant is commonly used in Chinese herbalism, especially in cases of bronchitis, where it is considered to be one of the 50 fundamental herbs[218]. Carminative, depurative, expectorant, stimulates blood circulation[147, 178]. The leaves are used in the treatment of cancer and hepatoma[218]. A decoction of the stems is used in the treatment of coughs and uterine bleeding[218]. The root is antidote and diuretic[218]. The plant is depurative[218].

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