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Shrubby and dense and has a tendency to climb, producing heart shaped leaves, light green five pointed bell shaped flowers with prominent yellow or light purple veins. The plant can grow up to 8-10 feet in height with roots 1-3 cm thick.
The roots of are used in traditional Chinese medicine to lower blood pressure, increase red and white blood cell counts, cure appetite loss, and strengthen the immune system.
The roots are harvested from the plant during the third or fourth year of growth and dried prior to sale.
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Native to Northeast Asia and Korea and usually found growing around stream banks and under the shade of trees.
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