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| Geum japonicum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Rosales |
| Family: | Rosaceae |
| Genus: | Geum |
| Species: | G. japonicum |
| Binomial name | |
| Geum japonicum | |
Geum japonicum, known as Asian herb bennet, [1] is a yellow-flowering perennial plant native to North America and East Asia, especially Japan. It may be synonymous with Geum macrophyllum , the North American flower. As a traditional herbal remedy it is known as an astringent and used in poultices. [2] However, in recent years, the Thunberg variant has received attention for other possible medical uses.
With regard to muscular recovery, an extract has been found to help muscles recover following "severe injury", [3] to reduce myocardial infarct size by 35–45% when administered following a heart attack. [4] It also has possible anti-viral properties, [5] including action against HIV [6] and HSV. [7] Action against tumors has also been noted. [8]