Bistort root

Oral Uses

• Diarrhea

  Bistort root is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Dysentery

  Bistort root is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Hemorrhagia

  Bistort root is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Intestinal bleeding

  Bistort root is a hemostatic; stops intestinal bleeding. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Cholera

  Bistort root is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Hemorrhoids

  Bistort root is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Menorrhagia

  Bistort root is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Oral Actions

• Action - Astringent

  Bistort root is an astringent; reduces secretions. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Anticatarrhal

  Bistort root is an anticatarrhal; promotes mucus elimination. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Antidiarrheic

  Bistort root is an antidiarrheic; alleviates diarrhea. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Cholagogue

  Bistort root is a cholagogue; stimulates gallbladder and bile flow. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Action - Hemostatic

  Bistort root is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Uses

• Hemorrhagia

  Bistort root is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Apply bistort root containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Canker sores

  Bistort root accelerates tissue healing; alleviates symptoms. Use bistort root containing gargle preparation 3-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Hemorrhoids

  Bistort root is a hemostatic; stops bleeding. Apply bistort root containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

• Sore throat

  Bistort root is an antiseptic; accelerates tissue healing; alleviates symptoms. Use bistort root containing gargle preparation 3-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Topical Actions

• Action - Antiseptic

  Bistort root is an antiseptic; prevents infection. Apply bistort root containing topical preparation 2-5 times daily, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Recommended Dosage

Take bistort root daily, in divided doses, for many weeks, as suggested on the label.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Contains tannin, do not use it in high doses. The safety for pregnant or breast-feeding women, for children and for people with kidney or liver disease is unknown.

Available Forms

Bistort root roor is available in capsule and bulk form.