Adenophora triphylla

(Thunb.) A.DC.

Ne Sha shen

CampanulaceaeLeavesRoots

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What to Eat

Edible parts: Leaves, Roots

The root is edible cooked — it is thick and carrot-shaped. The leaves are also edible cooked.

Where to Find It

It grows best in a light rich slightly alkaline soil. It needs a sunny position. Plants can tolerate frosts to -20°C.

Asia, China, Japan, Korea, Mongolia,

Countries: United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Brunei, Bhutan, China, Georgia, Indonesia, Israel, India, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Cambodia, North Korea, South Korea, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Laos, Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Mongolia, Maldives, Malaysia, Nepal, Oman, Philippines, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Syria, Thailand, Tajikistan, Timor-Leste, Turkmenistan, Turkey, Taiwan, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Yemen

How to Identify

A perennial to 1 m high. It has carrot like roots 7-16 cm long by 1.5-1.8 cm wide.

How to Grow

Plants can be grown from seed. Seeds germinate in 1-3 months at 10°C. They can be transplanted or sown direct. Plants can also be grown from cuttings.

Propagation: Seed is best sown in a cold frame as soon as it is ripe, though spring sowing also works. Surface sow 2–3 seeds per pot in spring to avoid the need for transplanting. If transplanted as very small seedlings, they grow away without difficulty. Germination takes 1–3 months at 10°C. Plant out into permanent positions while still young. Basal cuttings can be taken in spring. Division in spring is possible but very difficult, as the plant dislikes root disturbance.

Medicinal Uses

The root is antifungal, cardiotonic, and expectorant. It is used in Korea to treat bronchial catarrh and coughs, particularly where excess phlegm is present. The root has been shown to contain saponins and triterpenes, which are responsible for its expectorant action.

Other Uses

None known.

Wikipedia

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Adenophora triphylla, also known as Japanese lady bell, is one of the 62 species of Adenophora. It is a flowering plant in the family Campanulaceae that is distributed mainly over the Korean Peninsula, Japan, and China.

Other Information

It is sometimes cultivated as a food plant in Korea.

Notes

There are about 40 Adenophora species. They are temperate plants.

Names & Synonyms

Ch'andale, Tsurigane-ninjin

Adenophora tetraphylla (Thunb.) Fisch. ex B.D.Jacks.Adenophora verticillata Fisch.Campanula tetraphylla Thunb.and many others

References (7)

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Lim, T. K., 2015, Edible Medicinal and Non Medicinal Plants. Volume 9, Modified Stems, Roots, Bulbs. Springer p 3
Monogr. Campan. 165, 365. 1830
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