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Orostachys japonica - Rock pine

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[[File:Orostachys japonicus1.jpg|thumb|right|''Rock pine'', ''Orostachys japonica'']]
 '''Rock pine''' is a species of flowering plant in the genus Orostachys. Native to Japan. Its main habitat is on the surface of mountain rocks in Korea and Japan, and rocks on low mountains along streams in China. 
==Uses==
{{Uses|WoundsCancer}}, {{Uses|CutsGingivitis}}, {{Uses|SnakebitesMetritis}}, {{Uses|Curing liver Liver disorders}}, {{Uses|Skin eruptions}}, {{Uses|Blotches}}, {{Uses|Pimples}}, {{Uses|Diarrhea}}, {{Uses|Sore throats}}
==Parts Used==
{{Parts Used|Dried FolaigeLeaves}}, {{Parts Used|Whole herbFlowers}}.
==Chemical Composition==
Contains volatile oils, flavonoids, apigenin, luteolin, quercetin, kaempferol, tiliroside, triterpene glycosides The leaves and stems contain several medically active constituents including euscapic fatty acid esters and tormentic acid, phenolic acids, and 3%–21% tanninsflavonoids.<ref name="chemical composition"/>
==Common names==
{{Common names|kn=|ml=|sa=|ta=|te=|hi=|en=AgrimonyRock pine}}
==Properties==
==Identification==
===Leaf===
{{Leaf|Simple||The These herbs with leaves are divided into 3-6 toothed leaflets, with smaller leaflets in betweendense rosettes which will elongate}}<ref name="Leaf"/>
===Flower===
{{Flower|Unisexual|2-4cm long|YellowWhite|5-20|Flowers Season is June - AugustWhen the flowers bloom and produce seeds, the rosette dries out}}
===Fruit===
{{Fruit|Erect|7–10 mm (0.28–0.4 in.) long pome|clearly Clearly grooved lengthwise, Lowest hooked hairs aligned towards crown|With hooked hairs|Many}}
===Other features===
==List of Ayurvedic medicine in which the herb is used==
* [[Vishatinduka Taila]] as ''root juice extract''
==Where to get the saplings==
==How to plant/cultivate==
We have very little information on this species and do not know if it will be hardy in Britain. However, judging by its native range, it is likely to succeed outdoors in most areas of the country.<ref name="How to plant/cultivate"/>
==Commonly seen growing in areas==
{{Commonly seen|Surface of mountain rocks}}, {{Commonly seen|Rocks on low mountains}}, {{Commonly seen|along Along streams}}.
==Photo Gallery==
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Mägitähk, rock pine, Orostachys japonica.jpgOrostachys Japonica 1.jpgOrostachys Japonica 2.jpgOrostachys Japonica 3.jpg
</gallery>
<references>
<ref name="chemical composition">[httpshttp://www.sciencedirectnaturalmedicinalherbs.comnet/scienceherbs/articleo/pii/S0378874112006393?via%3Dihub "sciencedirect"orostachys-japonica=rock-pine.php Chemical constituents]</ref>
<ref name="Leaf">[httpshttp://webwww.archivellifle.orgcom/webEncyclopedia/20131226161459SUCCULENTS/http:Family/Crassulaceae/www.wildflowers-guide.com30876/39-agrimony.html "wayback machine"Orostachys_japonica Plant description]</ref>
<ref name="How to plant/cultivate">[https://www.pfaf.org/user/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Orostachys+japonica "Cultivation details"]</ref>
</references>
[[Category:Herbs]]
[[Category:Crassulaceae]]

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