Bistort
Scientific names: Polygonum bistorta
Family: Polygonaceae
Alternate names: Adderwort, Bistorta, Couleuvrée, Couleuvrine, Dragonwort, Easter Giant, Easter-Ledges, Easter Mangiant, Langue de Bœuf, Langue-de-Veau, Meadow Bistort, Oderwort, Osterick, Patience Dock, Polygone, Red Legs, Renouée Bistorte, Serpentaire, Serpentaire Bistorte, Serpentaire Rouge, Snakeweed, Sweet Dock
Background
Bistort is a perennial plant. The root, underground stem (rhizome), and leaves are used to make medicine.
Bistort is used for diarrhea, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Bistort is used for diarrhea, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: There isn't enough reliable information to know if bistort is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if bistort is safe or what the side effects might be.
When applied to the skin: There isn't enough reliable information to know if bistort is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if bistort is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Canker sores.
- Diarrhea.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Upper airway infection.
- Wound healing.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate dose of bistort depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for bistort. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if Bistort interacts with any medicines. Before taking Bistort, talk with your healthcare professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Bistort contains chemicals called tannins that can help improve diarrhea.
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