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english plant names
Botanical name: Gypsophila oldhamiana
Other names: Manchurian, Yin-chai-hu
Gypsophila oldhamiana
Healing power:
The root is used in traditional Chinese medicine for
- jaundice,
- rheumatism and
- typhoid fever
How to use:
- the roots
Description of the plant:
Manchurian is perennial and can withstand frost. It grows up to 80 cm and loves a sunny to halfshady location in a normal garden soil.
Baby´s breath has got attractive light pink or white sprays of flowers.
Propagation:
Start seeds in march directly in rows in the garden.
