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Artemisia indica (1 Page of 5) The Artemisia indica plant species is found in E. Asia - China, Japan, India. It is a member of the Compositae family. Some home gardeners know the variety as A. asiatica. (Pampan.)Nakai. A. dubia. non Wallich. A. dubia orientalis. A. vulgaris indica. Cultivation | Propagation | General Uses Medicinal | Edible Uses Latin Name: Artemisia indica Family: Compositae Author: Willd. Known Hazards: Although no reports of toxicity have been seen for this species, skin contact with some members of this genus can cause dermatitis or other allergic reactions in some people[222]. Mature Height: 1.2 Mature Width: Habitat: Waste ground in central and southern Japan.
Edible Uses: Young leaves - cooked and eaten with barley[183]. The leaves are also pounded with steamed glutinous rice to give a flavour and colouring[177, 183].
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