Apocynum

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Apocynum
Apocynum cannabinum
Apocynum cannabinum
Plant Info
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Apocynum
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Species
See text.

Apocynum is a genus with about seven species, commonly known as Dogbane and Indian Hemp. The genus occurs throughout most of the temperate Northern Hemisphere, except for being absent from western Europe.

Apocynum species are used as food plants by the larvae of some Lepidoptera species including Mouse Moth.

Selected species

Uses

Apocynum cannabinum was used as a source of fiber by Native Americans. And Apocynum venetum (Chinese:羅布麻) is used as the herbal tea in China.

In homeopathic medicine, Apocynum is used for chronic diarrhea and edema[1].

References

  1. Morrsion, MD, Roger (1993). Desktop guide to keynotes and comfirmatory symptoms. Grass Valley, CA: Hahnemann Clinic Publishing. ISBN 0-9635368-0-X. 

References

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