Potentilla erecta

Potentilla erecta
Family:Potentilla erecta; Antibiotic; Astringent; Enuresis; Haemostatic; Hypoglycaemic; Odontalgic.
Common name:Tormentil
Containing more tannin than oak bark all parts of tormentil are strongly astringent finding use wherever that action is required. This plant is considered to be one of the safest native astringents and it is widely used in herbal medicine in the treatment of diarrhoea dysentery sore throats etc. The whole plant and especially the root is antibiotic strongly astringent haemostatic and hypoglycaemic. It is used in the treatment of diarrhoea dysentery irritable bowel syndrome colitis ulcerative colitis etc. Externally the plant makes a good styptic for cuts etc. and a strongly made decoction has been recommended as a wash for mouth ulcers infected gums piles and inflamed eyes. Extracts are used to treat chapping of the anus and cracked nipples. The plant's effectiveness as a toothache remedy is undeniable and it has also been of benefit in treating bed-wetting by children.

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