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Medicinal

A paste made from the plant is used in Nepal to treat coughs and fevers.
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Nomenclature

Previously known as Anemone rivularis
Plants of the World online, Kew Science https://powo.science.kew.org/results?q=Anemone%20rivularis link

Other use

A paste made from the plant is used in Nepal to treat coughs and fevers.The juice of the leaf, mixed with water, is inhaled through each nostril to treat sinusitis.A decoction of the root is applied externally to cuts and wounds.
Plants for a Future (2010) (http://www.pfaf.org/) Manandhar. N. P. Plants and People of Nepal Timber Press. Oregon. 2002 ISBN 0-88192-527-6

Geographical distribution

  • Asia-Temperate, China
  • Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, India
  • Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, Nepal
  • Asia-Tropical, Indian Subcontinent, Sri Lanka

Eriocapitella rivularis (Buch.-Ham. ex DC.) Christenh. & Byng

Family: RANUNCULACEAE
Genus: Eriocapitella
Species: rivularis (Buch.-Ham. ex DC.) Christenh. & Byng
Common names: Cao Yu Mei
Distribution summary: China, Bhutan, India, Nepal
Habit: Perennial
Habitat: High altitude woodland, damp woods, river banks
Garden status: Currently grown
Garden location: Far East (L)
Flowering months: April, May, June, July
Reason for growing: Medicinal


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