Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Potentilla
Potentilla tormentilla
Anti-inflammatory, astringent, hemostatic.
Single product
Oct. 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Potentilla, Tormentilla, Tormentil, Septfoil.
Parts Used:
Rhizome.
Historical Uses:
Potentilla has long been used as an astringent and anti-inflammatory in the treatment of acute diarrhea and intestinal tract inflammations.
1
It has also been employed as an hemostatic to treat internal hemorrhage, especially bleeding ulcers of the large intestine and stomach.
1
Externally, Potentilla has been applied to wounds, hard kernels, hard swellings, foul, running sores, scabs, itches and bruises.
1,2
It has also served as a gargle in sore throats and gingivitis, and has been rubbed on spongy or bleeding gums and mouth ulceration.
1,2
Potentilla is claimed to promote healing processes.
1
Contraindications:
Avoid in cases of tendency toward constipation.
Adverse reactions:
Avoid excessive use and consumption over prolonged periods.
Dosage:
40 to 80 drops after meals on or under the tongue. Apply externally as needed.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990;
Plantes M�dicinales
, Gr�nd, Paris, 1984; M. Grieve,
A Modern Herba
l, Internet site Botanical.com.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
1
S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.138
2
Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990, p.55.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
