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Medicinal

The following notes refer to the use of the genus Epimedium in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Epimedium, as a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, has been used for 2000 years as an aphrodisiac in China.

Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Temperate, China

Epimedium acuminatum Franch.

Family: BERBERIDACEAE
Genus: Epimedium
Species: acuminatum Franch.
Common names: Bishop's hat
Distribution summary: W. & C. China
Habit: Perennial
Hardiness: H6 - Hardy; very cold winter
Habitat: Moist woodland and riverbanks
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Far East (L)
Flowering months: April, May
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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