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Polygonaceae
- Polygonum acuminatum Kunth
- Smartweed
- Tapertip
- arkubit mekhudedet
- אַרְכֻּבִּית מְחֻדֶּדֶת
- dwirat el-na'na' el-barri دويرات النعنع البري
Hemicryptophyte
- Humid habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses
Persicaria acuminata (Kunth) M.Gómez
| System/State | Traditional Complaint/Use |
Activity / Interpretation | Traditional Preparation/ Administration |
Parts Used | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dermatological | Cold feet in winter |
Rubefacient | Insert plant into shoes & walk all day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Asthma/ cough |
Anti-asthmatic, Anti-tussive | Decoct plant in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day or inhale steam from decoction x2/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
| Respiratory | Cold/ runny nose |
Anti-Infective, Anti-catarrhal | Decoct plant in water, cool, filter & drink 1 cup x3/day. |
Aerial parts | Z |
Notes
Cautions
Persicaria (formally Polygonum) genus has species that may contain steroidal saponins. Although formerly thought to contain cardiac glycosides, recent studies have not confirmed their presence. Some members of this genus can cause photosensitivity in susceptible people. Many species also contain oxalic acid causing kidney stones & imparing uptake of calcium. Overdose of some species can cause diarrhea, nausea & gastric upset.
The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER.
The authors of FLORAPALE, (Flora Palaestina Ethnobotanical) web site do not take responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of the plants described here. Always seek advice from a health professional before using a plant medicinally or for other purposes. See DISCLAIMER - https://florapal.org/disclaimer/
