Asarum+Maximum



// Historical Origins: // Found in areas of Asia, the Asarum Maximum is a wild ginger type plants which grows in humus-rich soils in the shade. The plant has similar ties to plants around the globe such as those found in Europe and North American types of ginger used by Native Americans.

// Cultural Significance: // The plant is used throughout its culture for medicinal purposes such as respiratory illness and cardiac issues.

// Cultivation in U.S.: // The plants is often found in areas in the United States such as: Oregon, California, Texas, South Carolina, Georgia and Maryland. Additionally, the plant is often times used in greenhouses and plant boxes within a home.

// Cultural Connection: // Within a variety of cultures herbs liked the Asarum Maximum are used to ensure health and prosperity. Because its broad roots tie back to areas in Europe, North America and Asia a variety of groups have used this ginger-type plant for healing and medicinal purposes. If not only for healing it was often used as a cultural contributor for the people in symbolic ways.