Information on Bistort
| Latin Name |
| Polygonum bistorta |
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| Herb Forms |
| Bulk herb, powder. |
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| Dosages |
| Powder: 1-2 gr powdered rhizome daily |
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| Botanical Information |
| A short, compact perennial plant of wet meadows in the buckwheat family. The flowers are in short pink or white spikes. |
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| Description |
Bistort root is highly astringent, and is used for diarrhea and hemorrhaging. The decoction is used as a mouthwash for gum problems, and the powder is sprinkled on wounds externally to stop bleeding. P. bistortoides is a common native U.S. species that can be used similarly.
Other dose forms: use as a wash for mouth problems or sore throat; 1 tsp/cup of water.
Bistort has a taste of ASTRINGENT and a temperature of COOL. |
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| References |
| McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.
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Ailments treated by Bistort
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