This is an invasive plant native to Britain, Russia and middle eastern Europe. The leaves, roots and stalks of this weed are used in herbal medicine.
Medicinal Properties of Knotgrass
It contains compounds such as tannins, namely catechin and gallic acid, which have potent astringent and haemostatic (slows bleeding) properties. It also contains silicic acid which is a source of the mineral silicia, which helps support the immune system in cleansing the body of toxins and improves the elasticity and strength of connective tissue. It also contains flavanoids such as quercetin, which is anti-inflammatory as well as mucilage and polyphenolic acids.
Knotgrass Herbal Remedies
Historically Knotgrass has been used to treat a number of conditions including:
Arthritis (all types)
Bleeding – internal and external
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Diarrhoea
Gout
Heavy periods
Nose bleeds
Piles
Other Knotgrass Information
Knotgrass is often found as a loose dried herb and is mainly available in tincture for internal use. It is a herb that can be taken long-term with no known problems, and is sometimes found in herbal combination formulas to help with arthritic conditions.
Side Effects of Knotgrass
Safety during pregnancy and lactation has not been sufficiently studied and should therefore be avoided.
At the time of writing there are no well known side effects, drug interactions or contra-indications.
2 responses to Herb Knotgrass (Polygonum aviculare)
I have been using Knotgrass for a number of years, it was recommended to me and has proved to be very effective to assist me to deal with my Carpul tunnel syndrome hands. This has been occurring for over 40 yrs and I am delighted not to have needed an operation. I realise that such an operation is a minor one, and can be successful. also it has records of less success and as i have had 7 visits to hospital for fair to major surgery and have frequently experienced complications, i prefer to take Knotgrass.
I am a practitioner of Natural health, and have been registered with Bioforce for some time,this is how I came about the product .
They now tell me , due to the EU restrictions,that i shall soon not be able to purchase it from them. I can make m y own tinctures in teas, if I have to , but do you have any advise as to how to get the leaves or other advise please. Jill Peer
Herb Knotgrass (Polygonum aviculare)
Answer
Buy it in a Russian store or ask someone who is Russian.
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