Fagopyrum dibotrys

Fagopyrum dibotrys
Family:Fagopyrum dibotrys; Anodyne; Anthelmintic; Antiinflammatory; Antiphlogistic; Antispasmodic; Cancer; Carminative; Depurative; Febrifuge; Hypotensive.
Common name:Perennial buckwheat
The whole plant is anodyne anthelmintic antiphlogistic carminative depurative and febrifuge. It stimulates blood circulation. A decoction is used in the treatment of traumatic injuries lumbago menstrual irregularities purulent infections snake and insect bites. A decoction of the roots is used in the treatment of insect bites dysmenorrhoea inflammation lumbago snakebite and traumatic injuries. The leaves are rich in rutin which is a capillary tonic antioedemic anti-inflammatory antispasmodic and hypotensive. Rutin also inhibits carcinogenesis and protects against radiation.

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