Apiaceae FAMILY

Cnidium officinale

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

3/5

Safety & Hazards

Although no specific mention has been found for this plant, at least one member of this genus has a report of toxicity so some caution is advised for this species.

Botanical Description

Cnidium officinale is a perennial plant that can grow up to 0.50 metres tall. The plant is cultivated in Japan and Korea for its roots, which are used medicinally. It is alsos harvested from the wild for local use as a food and medicine.

Habitat & Origin

Origintemperate

Native RangeE. Asia - ?Japan, ?Korea

HabitatNot known