Polygonum equisetiforme

Polygonum equisetiforme Sm.

Polygonaceae

  • Horsetail Knotweed
  • Knotgrass (genus)
  • `afraj عفراج
  • quddab قضاب
  • shabatbat شبطبط
  • אַרְכֻּבִּית שְׁבַטְבַּטִּית
  • arkubit shevatbatit

Hemicryptophyte

  • Batha
  • Phrygana

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Medicinal Complaints / Uses

Polygonum equisetiforme Sm.

Medicinal Complaints / Uses
System/State Traditional
Complaint/Use
Activity / Interpretation Traditional
Preparation/ Administration
Parts Used Source
Endocrine/ Metabolic

Diabetes

Hypoglycemic

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day.

Aerial parts B
Genitourinary system

Inflammation of reproductive tract/ urinary tract/ bladder/ kidneys

Anti-inflammatory

Decoct plant in water & drink hot.

Aerial parts Z
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Dissolve kidney stones

Anti-lithic

Decoct plant in water & drink instead of water.

Aerial parts Z
Kidney & Urinary Tract

Diuretic

Diuretic

Decoct plant in water & drink instead of water.

Aerial parts Z
Respiratory

Cough

Anti-tussive

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1 cup/day.

Aerial parts B
Respiratory

Influenza

Anti-Infective

Decoct aerial parts & drink x1cup/day.

Aerial parts B

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Polygonum genus has species which may contain steroidal saponins. Although formerly thought to contain cardiac glycosides recent studies have not confirm 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 Polygonum species can cause diarrhea, nausea & gastric upset.