Polygonum bistorta

Polygonum bistorta, Polygonaceae , Tannins 15-20%, stilbene glycosides, vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, proteins, fats, minerals (calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, zinc), flavonoids, oxalic acid
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Botanical Nomenclature Polygonum bistorta
Common Name Bistort, Meadow Bistort
Taxonomy- Family Polygonaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Polygonum bistorta is a herbaceous perennial plant growing up to 1m, with lanceolate or triangular leaves, upright stems, and small pink flowers in inflorescence (bunches). The flowering lasts from June to August and the harvesting takes place from March to April.
Region Found Ioannina (Pindos, Smolikas, Gramos, Metsovo)
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Root, leaves, seeds
Active Substances Tannins 15-20%, stilbene glycosides, vitamin A, B1, B2, B6, C, proteins, fats, minerals (calcium, phosphorous, iron, magnesium, zinc), flavonoids, oxalic acid
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The whole plant has tonic, diuretic, astringent, antidiarrheal, healing, laxative, antipyretic, analgesic and hemostatic properties. It is recommended for the treatment of dysentery, cholera, leucorrhoea, smallpox, measles and jaundice. Also it is administered against runny nose, cystitis, irritable bowel syndrome, peptic ulcer, ulcerative colitis and excessive menstruation. Finally, it is applied externally against skin's inflammation (boils), small burns, itching and swelling. Garglish is recommended to treat thrush, abscesses, mouth sores, pharyngitis and stomatitis.
Method of Administration The plant is administered in the form of infusion (5g of dried root in a cup of boiling water) or herbal tea (5g dried root in a cup of boiled water), poultice or compress (against skin diseases, 1:10 parts of root's infusion and ointment base)
Warning: The use of herb preparations is not recommended without seeking advice from your physician or pharmacist. The substances they contain may interact with the subscribed drugs that the patient already takes, thus eliminating their therapeutic efficacy or inducing toxicity. They may also burden further weakened vital functions of the body thus exposing the patient to increased morbidity and life threatened conditions.
Toxicity- Adverse Effects No side effects are reported, while photosensitivity is possible. The plant shouldn't be administered to patients who suffer from rheumatism, arthritis, gout and nephrolithiasis
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