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General Information

Lysimachia paridiformis is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.30 metres tall.
It is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine..

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

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Range

E. Asia - W. China.

Habitat

Hillsides, stream edges, damp and wet places beneath forest trees[]. Damp areas in forests, mountain valleys and wet ravines at elevations of 500 - 1400 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Perennial
Height	0.30 m
Pollinators	Insects
Self-fertile	Yes
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

An easily grown plant, succeeding in a moist loamy soil[]. Judging by its native habitat, it should succeed in shallow water. Grows well in heavy clay soils.
Most species in this genus seem to be immune to the predations of rabbits[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

The flowering tops, simmered in water, are carminative and diaphoretic[, ].
The whole plant is anodyne, antitussive, blood tonic, carminative and expectorant[, ]. A decoction is used in the treatment of pulmonary tuberculosis, 'wind-cold' coughing, rheumatoid arthritis, traumatic injuries, stomach ache, enteritis, snake bites and abscess swelling[]. The fresh herb is also crushed and applied externally as a poultice[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame[]. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer.
Division in spring or autumn[]. Larger clumps can be replanted direct 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 the spring.