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Acmella oleracea

金鈕扣

Acmella oleracea

Appearance 外觀

Annual herb, with ovate-lanceolate leaves; produces a capitulum (flower head), and flowers are yellow when in bloom.
一年生草本,葉片卵狀披針形;頭狀花序,開花時為黃色。

Growing Condition 生長條件

Resistant to high temperatures, requires well-drained soil and good ventilation, and needs sufficient sunlight to bloom.
耐高溫;土壤需排水良好,且通氣佳;需充足陽光才會開花。

Uses 用途

Chinese medicine 中藥材

Health Benefits 營養價值

Has analgesic and anti-inflammatory effects.
可用於治療感冒,咳嗽等症狀;並具有麻醉止痛的作用。

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