Bloodroot: Effect and Side Effects

The tannins contained in the rhizome form insoluble bonds with various proteins of the superficial cells on mucous membranes, resulting in a compaction of the surface. In the intestine and oral pharynx, this makes it more difficult for toxic substances, bacteria and viruses to penetrate, and inflamed or injured areas heal more quickly. In the … Bloodroot: Effect and Side Effects

Tormentill

Stem plant Rosaceae, Tormentill. Medicinal drug Tormentillae rhizoma – Tormentill rhizome: The rhizome of Raeusch ( Stokes) (PhEur), freed from the roots and dried, whole or cut. PhEur requires a minimum content of tannins. Preparations Tormentillae extractum ethanolicum siccum Tormentillae rhizomatis extractum ethanolicum liquidum Tormentillae tinctura PhEur Ingredients Tannins: high content Effects Astringent: astringent and … Tormentill

Tannins

Effects Astringent: astringent, tanning. Waterproofing Anti-inflammatory Anti-secretion Peristaltic inhibiting Antimicrobial, antiviral Plaque inhibiting Antioxidant Indications Internal: Diarrhea Urinary tract infections External: Inflammation of the mouth and throat (eg aphthae, gingivitis). Inflammatory, weeping and itching skin diseases of various causes, such as diaper dermatitis, intertrigo, small burns, itching, especially in the genito-anal area Childhood diseases: Measles, … Tannins

Bloodroot

Bloodroot is native to Central and Eastern Europe. The drug is imported mainly from Eastern European countries. In herbal medicine, people use the dried rhizomes (rhizomes, Tormentillae rhizoma) stripped of the roots. Bloodroot: characteristics and peculiarities Bloodroot is a perennial, up to 30 cm high, strongly branched perennial plant that forms prostrate shoots. The rhizome … Bloodroot

Bloodroot: Applications and Uses

Bloodroot is used internally in the gastrointestinal tract to treat nonspecific acute diarrhea and so-called bacterial dysentery. This is an inflammatory disease of the colon caused by certain bacteria (shigella). Bloodroot for external use Externally, the drug is used in the form of gargle solutions or rinses for mild inflammation of the mucous membranes of … Bloodroot: Applications and Uses

Bloodroot: Dosage

Extracts of tormentil rhizome are included in some solutions and sprays for the treatment of oral mucosa. For internal use, dry extracts of the drug are offered, for example, in the form of capsules. No tea preparations currently exist commercially, but one can easily make one’s own tea from tormentil rhizome. The average daily dose, … Bloodroot: Dosage