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Epimedium sagittatum - (Siebold.&Zucc.)Maxim.

Common Name Yin Yang Huo

Family Berberidaceae

Synonyms E. sinense.

Known Hazards None known

HabitatsHillsides in damp shadybamboo groves or in cliffcrevices[147]. Moistwoodlands[238].

RangeE. Asia - China.

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Physical Characteristics

Epimedium sagittatum is a PERENNIAL growing to 0.5 m (1ft 8in) by 0.4 m(1ft 4in). It is hardy to zone 6 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from May to June. Theflowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and arepollinated by Bees.The plant is not self-fertile.

The plant prefers light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils.The plantprefers acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils..It can grow in semi-shade (lightwoodland).It requires dry or moist soil.

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Habitats Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge; Ground Cover;

Edible Uses Edible Parts: Leaves.Edible Uses:

Young plant and young leaves - cooked[105]. Soaked and then boiled[177]. (This suggests that the leaves are bitter and need to be soaked in order to remove thebitterness.)

Medicinal Uses

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Antirheumatic; Aphrodisiac; Carminative; Expectorant; Infertility; Kidney; Ophthalmic; Tonic; Vasodilator.

The whole plant is antirheumatic, aphrodisiac, carminative, expectorant, ophthalmic and vasodilator. Used as a kidney tonic, it also treats sterility andbarrenness[147, 178, 238]. It is taken internally in the treatment of asthma, bronchitis, cold or numb extremities, arthritis, lumbago, impotence, involuntary andpremature ejaculation, high blood pressure and absentmindedness[238]. It should be used with some caution since in excess it can cause vomiting, dizziness, thirstand nosebleeds[238]. The plant is harvested in the growing season and dried for later use[238].

Other UsesA good ground cover plant[200].

Cultivation details Succeeds in any fertile humus-rich soil[200], preferring a moist but well-drained peaty loam[1, 280]. Grows best in the light dappled shade of a woodland[200, 280].Plants can succeed in the dry shade of trees[233]. A shallow-rooting plant, the rhizomes creeping just below the soil and the finer roots occupying the top 30cm of thesoil[280]. Although the plants are hardy to at least -15°c, the young growth in spring can be killed by frosts[238]. Grows well in the rock garden or wild garden[1].Plants are self-sterile and so more than one clone is required for cross-fertilization in order for seed to be produced. Plants will often hybridise with other speciesgrowing nearby[280]. Cultivated as a medicinal plant in Japan[58]. Members of this genus are rarely if ever troubled by browsing deer or rabbits[233].

Propagation Seed - best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe in late summer[200, 280]. Sow stored seed as early as possible in the year in a cold frame. Prick out theseedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in light shade in the cold frame or greenhouse for at least their first winter[K].Plant them out in mid to late summer[K]. Division in July/August according to one report, in late spring according to another[200]. Larger clumps can be replanteddirect into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in thespring. Cuttings in late summer[200].

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Author (Siebold.&Zucc.)Maxim.

Botanical References 200280

Links / References

[K] Ken Fern Notes from observations, tasting etc at Plants For A Future and on field trips.

[1]F. Chittendon. RHS Dictionary of Plants plus Supplement. 1956Comprehensive listing of species and how to grow them. Somewhat outdated, it has been replaces in 1992 by a new dictionary (see [200]).

[58]Ohwi. G. Flora of Japan. (English translation)The standard work. Brilliant, but not for the casual reader.

[105]Tanaka. T. Tanaka's Cyclopaedia of Edible Plants of the World.The most comprehensive guide to edible plants I've come across. Only the briefest entry for each species, though, and some of the entries are more than a littledubious. Not for the casual reader.

[147]? A Barefoot Doctors Manual.A very readable herbal from China, combining some modern methods with traditional chinese methods.

[177]Kunkel. G. Plants for Human Consumption.An excellent book for the dedicated. A comprehensive listing of latin names with a brief list of edible parts.

[178]Stuart. Rev. G. A. Chinese Materia Medica.A translation of an ancient Chinese herbal. Fascinating.

[200]Huxley. A. The New RHS Dictionary of Gardening. 1992.Excellent and very comprehensive, though it contains a number of silly mistakes. Readable yet also very detailed.

[233]Thomas. G. S. Perennial Garden PlantsA concise guide to a wide range of perennials. Lots of cultivation guides, very little on plant uses.

[238]Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses.A very well presented and informative book on herbs from around the globe. Plenty in it for both the casual reader and the serious student. Just one mainquibble is the silly way of having two separate entries for each plant.

[280]Stearn. W. T. The Genus Epimedium and other Herbaceous BerberidaceaeAn excellent book covering all the herbaceous members of the Berberidaceae. Gives cultivation details as well as detailed botanical descriptions. Very wellillustrated with photographs, paintings and line drawings.

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Elizabeth H.tim Fri Jul 11 2008

WHere can I find seeds/plants of aceranthus sagittatum? Any suggestions? Thanks

Elizabeth H.Mr. Barnum Fri Sep 12 2008

Greetings, Do you sell the seeds or plants? If so I am very interested in purchasing the seeds for this plant. Please advise. My contact information istlbque03@yahoo.com. I reside in Atlanta Ga. USA.

Elizabeth H.

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Mauro Sat Nov 1 2008

Soy Venezolano y me gustaria saber si en mi PaÃs puedo encontrar esta planta o su semilla y con que otro nombre la puedo llamar. Gracias!suarezmauroj@hotmail.com

Elizabeth H.Schneider,Karl B. Sat Aug 22 2009

I'm living in the philippines,and I would like to know if the plant is triving in my country. Please inform me also where I cam buy the seeds/cuttungslocally.Thanks...

Elizabeth H.Joseph Collins Mon Sep 14 2009

I am interested in growing this weed. I am wanting to know if there is soruce link for plants or seeds? Thank you for any help in this matter.

Elizabeth H.Alfred Fri Nov 6 2009

Hi, Please advise how i can get the seeds ASAP i live in Nairobi. My email is ondarialf@hotmail.com Thanks

Elizabeth H.Jack Dausend Wed Dec 30 2009

Is this plant or the seeds available to buy in the US and if so where?

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