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Swertia japonica (Schult.) Makino


Botanical Name	:	Swertia japonica (Schult.) Makino
English Name	:	Senburi
Synonym(s)	:	Gentiana japonica Schult.
Family	:	Gentianaceae

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Description

An annual plant growing to 0.2m. Flowers 4-merous and white.

Herb Effects

Bitter and stomachic (whole plant); aperitif, bitter, cardiotonic, tonic (shoots)

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Medicinal Use

The whole plant is used in the treatment of digestive disorders. The shoots are used to treat anorexia, dyspepsia and insomnia.

Reference

James A Duke and Maryl Fulton. Handbook of Medicinal Herbs - 2nd Edition, P: 662, CRC Press July 2002.

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