Family: Valerianaceae
Mongolian name: Emiin bambai
English name: Chinese standing milkvetch
Collection Number: 39
Valeriana alternifolia is a perennial rhizomatic herb belonging to the Valerianaceae family. The root and rhizome are used in treating fevers (particular persistent fevers), poisoning, and tumors. It is believed to have sedative, numbing and blood-pressure lowering effects. It is native to Siberia though China.
Citations
Medicinal Plants in Mongolia. 2013. World Health Organization: Western Pacific Region (World Health Organization).
Sandiford, Jenny. 2021. “Summer Wild Flowers Mongolia.” Accessed July 9. https://www.jennysandiford.com/travelblog
“Valeriana alternifolia.” 2024. Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Accessed July. https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:859576-1#:~:text=The%20native%20range%20of%20this,primarily%20in%20the%20temperate%20biome
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