Japanese name:ominaesi

One of the Seven Flowers of Autumn, Also Used as a Bon Festival Flower
When the leaves and stems of this plant are placed in a vase, they emit a distinctive odor, reminiscent of spoiled soy sauce. Elderly people have told me that, in the past, this smell was called "Haishou".
Later, I learned that in traditional Chinese medicine, this plant is referred to as "Haishou" (敗醤, meaning "spoiled soy sauce"), and I understood the origin of the name.
It is said that if the root is dug up around October, thoroughly washed, and sun-dried before being brewed into a tea, it can be beneficial for swelling and women's ailments (Koshike).
Currently, wild populations of this plant are rarely found in Sado.
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