Long Dan Cao
Gentiana scabrafam. Gentianaceae
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Long Dan Cao (Gentiana scabra), cunoscuta scientifică ca Gentiana scabra, este o plantă perenicolă nativă în regiuni precum Amur, Sud-Est Chineză, Chita, Japonia, Khabarovsk, Coreea și Primorie. Această specie rezistentă se dezvoltă în soarele plin sau parte a zilei, preferând condițiile umide și toleranța unei diverse tipuri de soluri, de la ușoar (sandy) până la greu (clay). Este cunoscută pentru fructele sale comestibile, făcând-o o adăugare valabilă în jardine sau utilizările culinare din zona sa nativă. Un caracter distinctiv al Long Dan Cao este înălțimea sa, care se ridică până la 0,3 metri.
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What is Long Dan Cao?
Long Dan Cao (Gentiana scabra), cunoscuta scientifică ca Gentiana scabra, este o plantă perenicolă nativă în regiuni precum Amur, Sud-Est Chineză, Chita, Japonia, Khabarovsk, Coreea și Primorie.
What is Long Dan Cao used for?
Traditionally used for stress & anxiety, immune support. Each claim is evidence-rated — see Section II for full citations.
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Top 2 evidence-ranked uses of Long Dan Cao
Clinicaluses · safety · chemistry · dosagemedicinal profile
IIBeneficii și dovezi
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Beneficii și dovezi
2 claims · 0 sources- Traditional-use note: Long Dan Cao appears in herbal sources around calming and relaxation traditions, often as a decoction. PlantSage presents this as ethnobotanical context, not as medical advice.
Traditional context only. This reviewed claim keeps the original moderate confidence level, but avoids treatment, disease, dosage, or guaranteed-effect language.
- Long Dan Cao is traditionally used in Chinese medicine to support immune function and detoxify the body. It may help maintain a healthy inflammatory response when prepared as a decoction.
The mechanism by which Long Dan Cao supports immune health involves its bitter compounds, though specific pathways are not fully characterised.
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VCultivare
Cultivare
Long Dan Cao (Gentiana scabra) se dezvoltă în soarele plin sau parte a zilei și preferă soluri umide care pot fi ușoare (sandy), medii sau grede (clay). Această plantă perenicolă este rezistentă în zonele 4-8 și crește până la 0,3 metri în înălțime. Pentru cultivarea acesteia, asigurați-vă că solul rămâne constant umed, oferind o bucată de aer pentru drenaj. Propagează-te prin diviziune sau semințe. Coltează fructele sale comestibile.
Light
Full sun, Partial sun/shade
Water
Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
4-8
Life cycle
Perennial
Mature size
0.3 m tall
For first-time growers
How to grow Long Dan Cao for the first time
8steps
Start with a simple, light-loving perennial that thrives in moist soil and partial shade.
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What you'll need
Long Dan Cao (Gentiana scabra) plants or seeds.
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Best time to plant
Plant in spring after the last frost or fall before the first freeze.
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Soil and container prep
Use well-draining soil with a mix of light, medium, and heavy textures. Ensure containers have drainage holes.
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Sowing or transplanting
Transplant young plants or sow seeds directly in the garden after the last frost. Space plants 30-45 cm apart.
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First two weeks
Water regularly to keep soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.
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Ongoing care
Provide light shade, especially in the afternoon. Water deeply once a week during dry spells. Mulch to retain moisture.
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Harvest or pruning
Prune dead leaves and spent flowers regularly to maintain plant health. Harvest young leaves for culinary use.
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Common mistakes
Overwatering, planting in full sun, neglecting regular pruning.
VIEdible & utility
Edible & utility
Edible parts:Leaves
Edible uses: The leaves of Long Dan Cao (Gentiana scabra) are edible and can be consumed raw or cooked. They are often used in stir-fries or soups to add a unique flavor to dishes. Skip the detailed preparation methods as they were not provided.
Contextrange · companions · related
VIIDistribuție
7 native · 0 introduced
Distribuție
7 native · 0 introducedDistribution across1 continent· 7 native
Asia3 regions
native (3)ChinaJapanSouth Korea
Broader regions
native:Amur, Chita, Khabarovsk, Primorye
VIIIGarden companions
1 pair
Garden companions
1 pairPlant near these
These plants help — by repelling pests, fixing nitrogen, attracting pollinators, or sharing space well.
IXSpecimen gallery
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shared use cases
Different families, similar therapeutic role — good for comparing.
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