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Tormentil
Family:
Rosaceae |
Latin Name:
Potentilla erecta |
Description
Perennial herb with erect stems, and yellow, long-stalked flowers. Reddish brown root produces thin branching stems and attains a height of 10-20 cm. Blooms: May-September.
Common Uses
Tormentil is used for many stomach and intestinal complaints, such as diarrhea, enteritis, colitis, gastritis, and gastric and intestinal bleeding. It is able to strength the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines, and treats inflammatory and infectious processes in both the large and small intestines. It also promotes healing throughout the body, disinfecting and repairing broken blood vessels in mucous membranes.
History
It was called the "torment plant" in medieval times because physicians thought it could cure any pain. In industry the rhizomes are used to make a red dye for tanning leather. It has been used externally to treat skin blemishes and sores.
Products Containing this Ingredient
H- 12™ Tincture, New Dimensions®, H-12™ Tincture Blend, STM™ (Stomach Tea)
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