Bistort

Persicaria bistorta

Family: Polygonaceae Evidence: T decoctiontincture

Bistort is used to stop bleeding through its strong astringent action, useful for overflow of menses, nosebleeds, lung hemorrhages, diarrhea, and bleeding hemorrhoids.

Safety Profile

PregnancyInsufficient Data
BreastfeedingInsufficient Data
PediatricInsufficient Data

Contraindications

Generally regarded as safe

Interactions

None specifically noted

Side Effects

None specifically noted

Surgery: insufficient_data
Liver: No specific warning
Kidney: No specific warning
Allergy: No specific warning
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