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:

1. ginkgo
2. Johannis herbs
3. Devil's claw
4. Horse chestnuts
5. artichoke
6. Milk thistle
7. Nettle
8. Umckaloabo
9. Hawthorn
10. ivy

A list of all medicinal herbs / medicinal plants that we have already published can be found under: Medicines A-Z.