Mian Shen
Eriophyton wallichii
Family: Lamiaceae or Labiatae
What it is like
Eriophyton wallichii is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.2 m (0ft 8in). It is in flower from July to September, and the seeds ripen from September to October. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
Height (m): 0.2
Where it is found
Alpine, stony alluvial fans at elevations of 2700 - 4700 metres.
E. Asia - Himalayas in Tibet, Nepal, India and W. China.
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Countries/locations it is found in
How it is used
Food
Rating: 0
Medicine
Rating: 2
The entire plant is used in Tibetan medicine, it is said to have a sweet taste and a cooling potency. Anti-inflammatory and febrifuge, it dries up pus and joins cut nerves/vessels. It is used in the treatment of inflammation of the lungs, pus in the lungs, inflammations of wounds/sores and cut nerves/blood vessels.
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How it is grown
241072
Propagating it:
Best place to grow: Cultivated Beds;
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness:
Growth:
Soil: Light (sandy), medium, heavy (clay)
Shade: Semi-shade, no shade
Moisture: Moist