Condition
Treatment Support
astringent
Application
tea, tincture
Knotweed
(Polygonum aviculare)
Also know as Knotgrass
Botanical Information
A low-growing inconspicuous annual weedy plant in the Buckwheat family with opposite leaves.
Working with Knotweed
Part(s) Used
Root
Herb Forms
Bulk herb, tincture.
This wild plant contains tannins and is used as an astringent for diarrhea and hemorrhage. It is mildly diuretic and is indicated for urinary gravel or stones, kidney or bladder infections, and painful urination. In Chinese medicine knotweed is employed as a diuretic, to regulate urination, and expel worms.
Knotweed has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of COLD.
Cautions
Avoid use of this herb if you have a deficiency condition, such as deficiency of hormones and metabolic substances (Kidney Yin deficiency in Chinese medicine).
Conditions treated with Knotweed
Condition
Treatment Support
Application
Condition
Treatment Support
mild diuretic
Application
tea, tincture
Condition
Treatment Support
diuretic
Application
tea, tincture
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