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Codonopsis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.

Common name: Bellflower

Local name: Dang Shen

Family: Campanulaceae

Taxonomic classification

Kingdom: Plantae

   Phylum: Tracheophyta

      Class: Magnoliopsida

         Order: Asterales

            Family: Campanulaceae

               Genus: Codonopis

                  Species: Codonopis pilosula (Franch.) Nannf.

Discription

Growth form: A perennial with climbing stems up to 2m or more and long, fleshy, tuberous roots.

 

Leaves: The leaves are green and ovate.

 

Flowers: The bell-shaped flowers are pale yellowish-green, veined at the base with internal with purplish makings and measuring up to 2.3 cm long.

Habitat

Dense shrubby thickets, the shade of trees at forest edges, streambanks. Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; Shady Edge.

Habit

Perennial climber

Ethnobotanical uses

Medicinal uses:

Roots

- increases energy levels and helps the body adapt to stress

- raising secretion of body fluids and blood sugar levels

- stimulating the immune system.

- increases hemoglobin and red blood cell levels and lowers the blood pressure

- helps increase endurance to stress and promotes alertness.

 

Non-medicinal uses:

Roots - edible

Whole plant - ornamental because having the belled-shape of leaf.

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