Persicaria acuminata

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Persicaria acuminata (Kunth) M.Gómez
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Smartweed, Tapertip
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Polygonaceae

  • Polygonum acuminatum Kunth
  • Smartweed
  • Tapertip
  • dwirat el-na'na' el-barri دويرات النعنع البري
  • arkubit mekhudedet
  • אַרְכֻּבִּית מְחֻדֶּדֶת

Hemicryptophyte

  • Humid habitats
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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

   

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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

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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.