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Knotgrass
Family:
Polygonaceae |
Latin Name:
Polygonum aviculare |
Description
Bluish-green, partially tinted red herb, with several many-branched stems spreading out from the root. A greenish-white to pink-red flower sheath contains flowers in clusters of 2-5. It produces a triangular blackish nut.
Common Uses
Knotgrass is used internally to help prevent kidney stones. It contains components that help prevent the crystallization of mineral substances in the urine, and can help ease water retention.
History
Knotgrass has been used as a diuretic in Chinese herbal medicine for over 2,000 years. The Elizabethans believed that the juice stunted growth, while Greek physician Dioscorides considered it a remedy for heavy menstrual bleeding.
Products Containing this Ingredient
KST (K- Stone Tea)
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