Potentilla erecta

Potentilla erecta, Rosaceae, Tormentole, Tormentilline (glycoside), tannins (20%), resins, starch, glycine, choline, amino acids, mineral salts, colorants, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, chinoviko acid (bitter agent)
Potentilla erecta, Rosaceae, Tormentole, Tormentilline (glycoside), tannins (20%), resins, starch, glycine, choline, amino acids, mineral salts, colorants, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, chinoviko acid (bitter agent)Potentilla erecta, Rosaceae, Tormentole, Tormentilline (glycoside), tannins (20%), resins, starch, glycine, choline, amino acids, mineral salts, colorants, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, chinoviko acid (bitter agent)Potentilla erecta, Rosaceae, Tormentole, Tormentilline (glycoside), tannins (20%), resins, starch, glycine, choline, amino acids, mineral salts, colorants, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, chinoviko acid (bitter agent)Potentilla erecta, Rosaceae, Tormentole, Tormentilline (glycoside), tannins (20%), resins, starch, glycine, choline, amino acids, mineral salts, colorants, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, chinoviko acid (bitter agent)Potentilla erecta, Rosaceae, Tormentole, Tormentilline (glycoside), tannins (20%), resins, starch, glycine, choline, amino acids, mineral salts, colorants, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, chinoviko acid (bitter agent)Potentilla erecta, Rosaceae, Tormentole, Tormentilline (glycoside), tannins (20%), resins, starch, glycine, choline, amino acids, mineral salts, colorants, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, chinoviko acid (bitter agent)
Botanical Nomenclature Potentilla erecta
Common Name Erect Cinquefoil, Septfoil, Tormentil
Taxonomy- Family Rosaceae
Distinguishing Features of the Plant Potentilla erecta is a perennial plant growing up to 40cm, with oval, toothed, green leaves and yellow flowers. The flowering lasts from May to August and the harvesting of bulbs takes place either from March to April or from September to October, while the harvesting of the above-ground parts of the plant takes place in June.
Region Found Ioannina (Pindos, Smolikas, Metsovo)
Part of the Plant with Active Substances Bulbs, aboveground parts of the plant.
Active Substances Tormentole, Tormentilline (glycoside), tannins (20%), resins, starch, glycine, choline, amino acids, mineral salts, colorants, vitamin C, bioflavonoids, chinoviko acid (bitter agent)
Pharmacological Effects - Therapeutic Applications The whole plant has hemostatic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antipyretic and anti-diarrheal properties. It is also administered in the form compress of the herbal tea for the treatment of bruises, sunburn and other skin problems. It is recommended against dysentery, inflammation of the gums, eyes, mouth and throat (gargling). Finally, the herbal tea promotes the elimination of the addictive alkaloids and is effective in the rehabilitation of drug addicts.
Method of Administration The plant is administered in the form of compress of the herbal tea (30-60g of dried plant in a 1L of boiled water) which is applied to inflamed areas. It is also administered in the form of infusion (3 times daily), tincture (1: 5 parts of plant and ethyl alcohol 70%, 2-4mL, 3 times a day) and powder or ointment for external use against wounds and bleeding
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. Vasoconstriction, hypertension, tearing of the skin, gastrointestinal disorders may be observed.
References 1) Bιβλίο: Τα φαρμακευτικά βότανα και οι θεραπευτικές τους ιδιότητες, Λάμπρου Π. Σπύρου, Αγροτικός εκδοτικός οίκος, Αθήνα 1981, Β' τόμος, σελίδες: 441-444 2) Βιβλίο: Οδηγός των φαρμακευτικών φυτών, Paul Schauenberg, Ferdinand Paris, Εκδότης Μ. Γκιούρδας, Αθήνα 1981, σελίδες 205-206, 3) https://www.botanical.com/botanical/mgmh/t/tormen25.html 4)http://www.webmd.com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono-52-potentilla.aspx?activeingredientid=52&activeingredientname=potentilla 5)http://www.dr.hauschka.com/en_DE/knowledge-base/medicinal-plant-facts/tormentil/ 6)http://medicinalplants.us/potentilla-erecta