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Botanical name: Fagopyrum cymosum
Fagopyrum cymosum
Healing power:
The leaves of this plant contain rutin, which is good for the arteries. The leaves are used to treat high blood pressure and rheumatism.
It also works against inflammatories and cancer.
Tree spinach strengthens the immunesystem.
In traditional Chinese medicine the rhizome is used in case of lung cancer.
How to use:
You cook the leaves like spinach.
Description of the plant:
Tree spinach can withstand frost. The natural habit of this plant is Asia. It grows very quickly up to 2 m. In June it gets white flowers. The soil should be damp and well dunged. The plant loves a sunny location.
Propagation:
1. By seeds: Start seeds in early spring directly in your garden.
2. By layers.
Fagopyrum cymosum: Ableger/layer
