Sarcandra glabra (Thunb.) Nakai, Fl. Sylv. Kor. 18: 17 (1930).
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| Sarcandra glabra (Thunb.) Nakai, Photo by Dinh Diep |
The native range of this species is Tropical & Subtropical Asia to Japan. It is a shrub and grows primarily in the subtropical biome.
Vietnamese names:
Sói rừng, Sói nhẵn, Sái láng, Sơn kê trà, Co nộc sa (Thai), Sáng cáy sà
Family:
Chloranthaceae
Uses:
Treats rheumatic conditions, back pain, inflammation, and toxicity; used for cancers of the pancreas, stomach, rectum, liver, and throat; infectious encephalitis B, bacillary dysentery, acute appendicitis, boils, traumatic injuries, and fractures; regulates menstruation; treats pneumonia; an alcohol infusion of the whole plant is consumed to relieve chest tightness. Decocted leaves treat tuberculosis-related coughs; crushed leaves are applied topically to treat snakebites.
Distribution:
Found from Lao Cai (Sa Pa), Lang Son, Bac Can, Vinh Phuc (Tam Dao), Hoa Binh, and Hanoi (Ba Vi) down to Kon Tum and Lam Dong. The plant grows naturally in low mountain regions and on moist hillsides at elevations of 200–1,500 m.
Flowering and fruiting season:
January–December.
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