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Written by Robert A Wilson
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Thursday, 22 February 2007 |
Bistort is a perennial plant native to Europe and Asia, as well as North America. The Bistort plant averages 30 cm to 1m in height and has bluish-green leaves with flowers that bloom from May to August. Young leaves may be cooked and eaten like spinach. Parts usually used: Leaves, root.
Other Names: Adderwort, Dragonwort, Easter Giant, Easter Mangiant, Oderwort, Osterick, Patience Dock, Red Legs, Snakeweed, Sweet Dock
Potential Uses:
- To treat various digestive disorders, such as cholera, dysentry, and leukorrhea, and particularily diarrhea
- As a powerful astringent (because of its high tannin content)
- Externally, the powdered root controls bleeding
- Internally, the extract controls diarrhea, heavy menstrual bleeding and vomiting
- As a mouthwash, it heals mouth and throat inflammation and is believed to strengthen loose teeth
Alternative medicine information is provided as a service to
familiarize physicians and their patients with medicinal claims
available through the media. This does NOT constitute a treatment
recommendation.
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Last Updated ( Friday, 08 February 2008 )
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