Bistort plants (Polygonum bistorta) in flower. The root of this plant is a powerful astringent used in herbal medicine to stop bleeding or other discharges. Preparations are used to treat cuts,nose bleeds and other wounds,diarrhoea,dysentry,cholera and haemorrhoids. It is also thought to have a tonic effect and be effective against poisons | |
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