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Thursday, June 14, 2012

Bistort

(Polygonum bistorta) Part used: Root. Properties: Astringent, styptic, antiseptic. What it affects: Bowels, lungs and stomach.

Preparation and amount: Decoction: Simmer 5-15 min. Take 1 Tbsp. several times daily. Tincture: Take 5-15 drops several times daily. Fluid extract: Take 1/2 – 1 tsp. several times daily. Powder: Take 1-5 #0 capsules (5-30 grains) several times daily.

Purposes: Internally, bistort is a powerful astringent. A teaspoon of the powdered root in a cup of boiling water, steeped for 10 minutes and drinking freely several times a day., is a successful treatment for diarrhea, dysentery, and hemorrhages from the lungs and stomach, even bloody diarrhea. It can be used as a wash for internal sores and hemorrhage. A douche can be used for leucorrhea.

Externally, bistort is good for sprains, tonsillitis, wounds and hemorrhoids. The decoction can be used as a mouthwash for gum problems and for inflammations of the mouth (stomatitis). It can be used  as a gargle for throat infections. When directly applied to a wound, the powder will stop the bleeding.

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