Asarum maximum
Asarum maximum
Birthwort family (Aristolochiaceae)
Vulnerable
The stories related to this plant are still being edited.
Themes
The Botanical Gardens Association cannot take any responsibility for any adverse effects of the use of plants. Always seek the advice of a professional before using any plant medicinally. Always seek the advice of a professional before using any plant medicinally.
Native people believed that Asarum possessed special medicinal or magical powers. Korean shamans decorated their belts and headdresses (chokduri) with Asarum (chokduri-pul). In Japan, Asarum plants were hung under eaves of buildings to protect them from earthquakes and storms. Asarum still is planted at the entrance of the grand shrine at Ise, the most revered shrine of Shinto.
The dried plant is used medicinally in Vietnam. The leaves ate used in the treatment of dyspepsia and colic whilst the flowers and roots are used as a reconstituent. Analgesic, expectorant. Used as a gargle for sore throats.
bloemen ruiken naar paddenstoelen.
Details
| Description: | Herb, tot 0.25 m. |
|---|---|
| Distributions: | China |
| Habitat: | Forests in humus rich soils at elevations of 600 - 800 m. |
| Year cycle: | Perennial (polycarpic evergreen) |
| Hardiness: | Colder than -4 f (very hardy) |
| Flowering period: | Mei - juni |
| Flower color: | White, black |