Alkanna tinctoria

Alkanna tinctoria
Family:Alkanna tinctoria; Antibacterial; Antipruritic; Astringent; Vulnerary.
Common name:Alkanet
The root is antibacterial antipruritic astringent and vulnerary.It is used externally in the treatment of varicose veins indolent ulcers bed sores and itching rashes. The root is harvested in the autumn and can be dried for later use.

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