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Schefflera digitata

Schefflera digitata
Read before use: the information below describes traditional and informational uses — it does not replace the advice of a healthcare professional. In case of doubt, pregnancy, breastfeeding, ongoing treatment, or use in children, seek advice before use.
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Where to find it

Sourcing the plant

Schefflera digitata grows wild in humid undergrowth and native forests of New Zealand; it is rarely cultivated and seldom available in herbal shops outside its native range.

Harvest season

When to harvest it

Leaves are best harvested young and fresh, in any temperate season, from healthy, untreated plants.

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