Plant Profile
Herb descriptions
Botany
Binomial nomenclature
Zizania caduciflora
Scientific Name and Description
Zizania caduciflora HAND.-MAZZ.
Herb Family
Plant Synonyms
Plant Synonyms
Zizania latifolia TURCZ. EX STAPF
Plants Medicinal Value
Medicinal Systems
Folk
Ethnopharmacology use
Zizania caduciflora, also known as Japanese Wild Rice or Water Bamboo, is a medicinal herb that is native to Japan and other parts of Asia. It is an aquatic plant that grows in shallow water and produces edible grains that are similar to rice.
In traditional medicine, various parts of the Zizania caduciflora plant are used to treat a range of health conditions, including digestive issues, respiratory problems, and skin disorders. The grains of the plant are often used to make teas or decoctions, while the leaves and stems are used in cooking.
References
Literature
Literature
The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB), Department of AYUSH
Foundation for Revitalisation of Local Health Traditions (FRLHT)