Knotweed
Synonyms in a broader sense
Latin name: Polygonum bistoria
Common names: Veal tongue, snakeweed, toothbrush
Family: Knotweed
Plant description
From a flattened one, inside red-brown colored rhizome the plant grows up to 120 cm high. On a triangular stalk the grows at the upper end cylindrical Blossom, light to dark pink.
Flowering time: Early summer
Occurrence: Widespread in Europe on moist meadows.
Plant parts used medicinally
Of the Rhizome, gladly in May collected, washed, divided in the middle and dried in the sun
ingredients
Large quantities Tannins, Strength and protein
Effect and application
Tannins bring relief from diarrheadiarrhea and at Inflammation of the mouth and throat. Of the tea Serves well as a gargle and washing-up liquid. The effect is similar to that of Oak bark and the Tormentil. However, the knotweed will less common second hand.
preparation
Knotweed tea: Take 2 teaspoons of dried roots and pour a large cup of lukewarm water over them. This approach remains (stir occasionally) for about 5 hours. Strain and warm to drinking temperature.
Side effects
In the event of an overdose, the contained tanning agent can Gastric mucosa irritate.
Phytopharmaceuticals in Germany
The list of the best-selling herbal preparations led by far the ginkgo:
- ginkgo
- Johannis herbs
- Devil's claw
- Horse chestnuts
- artichoke
- Milk thistle
- Nettle
- Umckaloabo
- Hawthorn
- ivy
A list of all medicinal herbs / medicinal plants that we have already published can be found under: Medicines A-Z.
