Knotgrass (Troskot / Dvornik)
Polygonum aviculare · Polygonaceae
Knotgrass
Renouée des oiseaux
Polygonum aviculare
Troskot / Dvornik
Polygonaceae
Traditionally used
⚠ Do not use in reduced kidney function. Requires adequate fluid intake. Infusion of aerial parts for urinary tract irrigation therapy and as a mild astringent for cough.
On the Adriatic shore
⚠ Ne koristiti kod smanjene bubrežne funkcije. Zahtijeva dovoljan unos tekućine. Čaj od nadzemnih dijelova za irigacijsku terapiju mokraćnog sustava i blago astringentno sredstvo za kašalj.
In three languages
Français — ⚠ Ne pas utiliser en cas d'insuffisance rénale. Nécessite un apport hydrique suffisant. Infusion des parties aériennes pour thérapie d'irrigation des voies urinaires et léger astringent pour toux.
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Sources & lineage
EMA (Polygoni avicularis herba); Redzic 2007
Kept alongside