Bistort (Bistwò)
Persicaria bistorta
Bistort
Bistwò
Renouée bistorte
Persicaria bistorta
Traditionally used
Bistort root has been traditionally used to treat diarrhea and intestinal inflammation due to its high tannin content. The plant is also applied externally to heal wounds and mouth ulcers, serving as both an internal digestive remedy and external vulnerary.
Prepared as
The dried root is prepared as a decoction by simmering 1-2 teaspoons in hot water for 10-15 minutes. For external use, a stronger decoction can be cooled and applied as a wash or compress.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Rasin bistwò yo itilize depi lontan pou trete dyare ak enflamasyon nan vant yo akòz li gen anpil tanin ladan l. Yo sèvi ak plant lan sou po tou pou geri blesi ak boukanke nan bouch yo, li sèvi kòm remèd pou vant ak pou geri blesi tou.
Français — La racine de renouée bistorte est traditionnellement utilisée pour traiter la diarrhée et l'inflammation intestinale grâce à sa forte teneur en tanins. La plante s'applique aussi en externe pour cicatriser les plaies et les ulcères buccaux, servant à la fois de remède digestif interne et de vulnéraire externe.
Kept alongside