Bistort
polygonum bistorta
Medicinal Actions
Anipyretic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diuretic, Expectorant
Primary Conditions Treated
Hemostat
Adenopathy
Ague
Amenorrhea
Bite
Bleeding
Cancer
back
lip
liver
nose
stomach
Carbuncle
Catarrh
Cervisosis
Circulosis
Colitis
Congestion
Cramp
Diarrhea
Dysentery
Dysmenorrhea
Dyspepsia
Epilepsy
Fever
Gastrosis
Gingivosis
Hepatosis
Leukorrhea
Lymphoma
Polyp
Rhinosis
Scrofula
Snakebite
Sore
Sore Throat
Stomatosis
Swelling
Tetanus
Water Retention
Wound
General Dosage
1–2 g; 50–60 g rhizome/liter water for 15–20 minutes.
Safety & Contraindications
Class 1. “Hazards and/or side effects not known for proper therapeutic dosages”.
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