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Information About The Herb Bistort
Botanical Name: Polygonum bistorta Common Name: Adderwort, Dragonwort, Easter Giant, Easter Mangiant, English Serpentary, Osterick, Passions, Patience Dock, Red Legs, Snakeweed, Sweet Dock Plant Family: Polygonaceae Origin: Native to parts of Northern Europe, Northern England, Southern Scotland, Siberia, Japan and Western Asia to the Himalayas. History: The name Bistort is from the Latin bis meaning 'twice' and torta, 'twisted' because of its twisted, creeping nature. Contains:
The word 'Mangiant' is a corruption of mangeant, meaning 'a plant to be eaten at easter', which was an old custom in the north of England. Medicinal Parts Used: Rootstock and leaves Bistort is commonly used for: Bacterial Conditions
Blood Conditions
Gastrointestinal Conditions
Genitourinary Tract Conditions
Immune System Conditions
Liver Conditions
Externally:
Leaves:
Leaves and Root: As a gargle for:
Externally: As a wash for:
Other
Other Uses:
Action:
Drug Interactions: Do not use Bistiort without first talking to your practitioner or healthcare provider if your taking any of the following medications:
Global Herbal Supplies has Bistort available in the following forms: |
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