Polygonum bistorta Linn.
Primary Characteristics
Primary Characteristics
Polygonum bistorta Linn. is aslo known as Polygonum paleaceum Wall. Ex. Hook. f., belongs to Polygonaceae, family.
The Arabic Names for this herb are Anjbar, Filfilul Maa.
The English Names for this herb are Alpine Knotweed, Snake Root, Vivaparous Bistort.
The Urdu Names for this herb are Anjbar, Anjubar.
Pharmacological Actions
The pharmacological Actions of Polygonum bistorta Linn. are Anti-bilious, Anti-diarrhoeal, Anti-dysenteric, Anti-emetic, Anti-gonorrhoeal, Anti-haemorrhagic, Anti-pyretic, Anti-septic, Anti-tuberculosis, Astringent, Biliary Sedative, Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Stomach Tonic, Styptic, Tonic.
Indications
The Indications of Polygonum bistorta Linn. are Tuberculosis, Haemoptysis, Colitis, Vomiting, Sprains, Diarrhoea, Epistaxis, Chronic Dysentery, Sore Throat, Bleeding, Nausea, Gingivitis, Spongy Gums, Hematuria.
The Indications of Seeds of Polygonum bistorta Linn. are Capillary Bronchitis, Chronic Diarrhoea, Whooping Cough.
The Indications of Root of Polygonum bistorta Linn. are Cervical Lymphadenopathy, Insect Bites, Wounds, Gleet, Congestion, Nausea, Phthisis, Tuberculosis, Vomiting, Leucorrhoea, Sore Throat, Ulcers, Scrofula, Bloody Piles, Swelling, Hematurea, Tumors, Snake Bite.
The Indications of Decoction (root) of Polygonum bistorta Linn. are Gleet, Leucorrhoea, Malaria, Chronic Diarrhoea, Lithiasis.
No Contra Indication information is available for Polygonum bistorta Linn..
Temperaments
The Temperament of Polygonum bistorta Linn. is 2nd order, cold and dry.
Available Brands
Compound Preparations
Polygonum bistorta Linn. is used in the preparation of Ma'jun Bawasir, Ma'jun Hamal Ambari Alvi Khani, Safuf Istehazah, Sherbet Anjubar compounds.
Dosage
| Part | Dose | Instruction |
| Whole Herb | 3.000g - 5.000g | N/A |
Herb's Description
Polygonum bistorta Linn.. A perennial herb, up to 60 cm high, with a thick, twisted rootstock, root-leaves long-stalked, linear or linear-oblong sharp-pointed. Stem-leaves stalkless. Stem-leaves ovate-lanceolate, cauline smaller and narrower. Flowers white or pink almost erect in spikes Nut 3-angular.
Taste Odor & Occurrence
Occurence: It occurs in America, Asia, India, Iran, Kashmir, North & Arctic Europe, Pakistan.. In Pakistan it occurs in Parachinar, Kurram Valley, Ladakh Border.
Taste: Tasteless
Substitutes
No information regarding Polygonum bistorta Linn.'s substitute is currently available.
Active Constituents
Polygonum bistorta Linn.'s Active constituents:
Antidotes
No information regarding Polygonum bistorta Linn.'s antidot is currently available.
Warning & Precautions
Its prolong use may produce harmful effects in individuals with warm temperature.
Toxicity
Currently no Toxicity information is available for Polygonum bistorta Linn.. (work in progress)