A plant record

Tormentil (Petoprsnica / Tormentila)

Potentilla erecta · Rosaceae

EnglishTormentil

FrançaisTormentille

BotanicalPotentilla erecta

On the second shorePetoprsnica / Tormentila

FamilyRosaceae

Tormentil — Potentilla erecta, used in Adriatic and Balkan herbal tradition

Traditionally used

If diarrhea persists beyond 3–4 days or is accompanied by fever, seek medical attention. Decoction of rhizome for acute diarrhea and mild GI inflammation. Gargle for mouth and throat inflammation.

On the Adriatic shore

Dekokt rizoma za akutni proljev i blagu upalu probavnog trakta; grgljanje za upale usta i grla.

In three languages

Français — Décoction du rhizome pour diarrhée aiguë et inflammation légère du tube digestif. Gargarisme pour inflammations buccales.

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 EU herbal monograph (Tormentillae rhizoma); ESCOP; Redzic 2007

Kept alongside

HawthornRose hipBlackberry / BrambleBlackthorn / SloeGreat burnetAlpine lady's mantle

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