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'''Fallopia multiflora''' is a synonym for Reynoutria multiflora (Thunb.) Moldenke<ref name="common names"/> also called tuber fleeceflower, Chinese knotweed, and heshouwu, is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae. It is native to central and southern China.
== Description ==
'''Kashuu''' or '''Fallopia multiflora''' is a herbaceous perennial vine growing to 2–4 m (6 ft 7 in–13 ft 1 in) tall from a woody tuber. The leaves are 3–7 cm (1.2–2.8 in) long and 2–5 cm (0.79–1.97 in) broad, broad arrowhead-shaped, with an entire margin. The flowers are 6–7 mm (0.24–0.28 in) diameter, white or greenish-white, produced on short, dense panicles up to 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in) long in summer to mid autumn. The fruit is an achene 2.5–3 mm (0.098–0.118 in) long.<ref name="description"/>
== Uses ==
*F. multiflora is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic and an anti-aging remedy.<ref name="uses"/>
*There is insufficient scientific evidence to determine its effectiveness for any treatment.
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="common names">[http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2425429 "The Plant List, Reynoutria multiflora Moldenke".]</ref>
<ref name="description">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=242321909 "Fallopia multiflora".]</ref>
<ref name="uses">[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20141205150130/http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Howweregulate/Medicines/Herbalmedicines/HerbalSafetyNews/Currentsafetyissues/CON2023590 "Polygonum multiflorum and liver reactions"]</ref>
</references>
== External Links ==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallopia_multiflora Fallopia multiflora-Wikipedia]
[[Category:Herbs]]
'''Fallopia multiflora''' is a synonym for Reynoutria multiflora (Thunb.) Moldenke<ref name="common names"/> also called tuber fleeceflower, Chinese knotweed, and heshouwu, is a species of flowering plant in the buckwheat family Polygonaceae. It is native to central and southern China.
== Description ==
'''Kashuu''' or '''Fallopia multiflora''' is a herbaceous perennial vine growing to 2–4 m (6 ft 7 in–13 ft 1 in) tall from a woody tuber. The leaves are 3–7 cm (1.2–2.8 in) long and 2–5 cm (0.79–1.97 in) broad, broad arrowhead-shaped, with an entire margin. The flowers are 6–7 mm (0.24–0.28 in) diameter, white or greenish-white, produced on short, dense panicles up to 10–20 cm (3.9–7.9 in) long in summer to mid autumn. The fruit is an achene 2.5–3 mm (0.098–0.118 in) long.<ref name="description"/>
== Uses ==
*F. multiflora is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a tonic and an anti-aging remedy.<ref name="uses"/>
*There is insufficient scientific evidence to determine its effectiveness for any treatment.
== References ==
<references>
<ref name="common names">[http://www.theplantlist.org/tpl1.1/record/kew-2425429 "The Plant List, Reynoutria multiflora Moldenke".]</ref>
<ref name="description">[http://www.efloras.org/florataxon.aspx?flora_id=2&taxon_id=242321909 "Fallopia multiflora".]</ref>
<ref name="uses">[http://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20141205150130/http://www.mhra.gov.uk/Howweregulate/Medicines/Herbalmedicines/HerbalSafetyNews/Currentsafetyissues/CON2023590 "Polygonum multiflorum and liver reactions"]</ref>
</references>
== External Links ==
*[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fallopia_multiflora Fallopia multiflora-Wikipedia]
[[Category:Herbs]]
