Bistort
- What other names is Bistort known by?
- What is Bistort?
- How does Bistort work?
- Are there safety concerns?
- Are there any interactions with medications?
- Dosing considerations for Bistort.
What other names is Bistort known by?
Adderwort, Bistorta, Couleuvrée, Couleuvrine, Dragonwort, Easter Giant, Easter Mangiant, Langue de Bœuf, Langue-de-Veau, Oderwort, Osterick, Patience Dock, Polygone, Polygonum bistorta, Red Legs, Renouée Bistorte, Serpentaire, Serpentaire Bistorte, Serpentaire Rouge, Snakeweed, Sweet Dock.What is Bistort?
Bistort is a plant. The root and root-like stem are used to make medicine.Insufficient Evidence to Rate Effectiveness for...
- Digestive disorders like diarrhea, mouth and throat infections, wounds, and other conditions.
Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate (detailed description of each of the ratings).
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