neriantin

Japanese: neriantin
neriantin

...It is adapted to the Japanese climate, can be cultivated nationwide, and grows well in poor urban environments, so it is often used for soundproofing and dust control. The bark and roots contain neriantin and other glycosides that have a cardiotonic effect, and are used medicinally, but are also poisonous. It can be propagated by cuttings, and can be propagated when the temperature is above 20°C, and it will also root if placed in water.

*Some of the terminology that mentions "neriantin" is listed below.

Source | Heibonsha World Encyclopedia 2nd Edition | Information

Japanese:

…日本の気候に順応し,全国的に栽培が可能で,悪い都市環境によく育つから,防音,防じん用としてもよく用いられる。樹皮や根にはネリアンチンneriantin等の強心作用を有する配糖体を含み,薬用にされるが,また毒物でもある。繁殖は挿木で,20℃以上の時期を選べばよく,また,水中にさしておいても発根する。…

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