Sanguisorba minor

Sanguisorba minor
Family:Sanguisorba minor; Astringent; Diaphoretic; Skin; Styptic.
Common name:Salad burnet
Both the root and the leaves are astringent diaphoretic and styptic though the root is most active. The plant is an effective wound herb quickly staunching any bleeding. An infusion is used in the treatment of gout and rheumatism. The leaves can be used fresh or are harvested in July and dried (the plant should be prevented from flowering). The root is harvested in the autumn and dried. An infusion of the leaves is used as a soothing treatment for sunburn or skin troubles such as eczema.

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