Pennsylvania Smartweed
Herb latin name: Pennsylvania Smartweed,Pennsylvania Smartweed Extract
Latin name: Polygonum pensylvanicum
Synonyms: Persicaria pensylvanica, Polygonum pennsylvanicumPersicaria pensylvanica, Polygonum pennsylvanicum
Family: Polygonaceae (Buckwheat Family)
Medicinal use of Pennsylvania Smartweed: An infusion of the plant tops has been used in the treatment of epilepsy. An infusion of the leaves has been used to treat haemorrhages of blood from the mouth and to aid postpartum healing. The leaves have been used as awipe on the anus in treating bloody piles.Habitat of the herb: the herb: Waste ground in moist soils.
Cultivation of Pennsylvania Smartweed: Waste ground in moist soils.
Known hazards of Polygonum pensylvanicum: None known
Leave a reply