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bistort (bisˑ·tōrt), n Latin name: Polygonum bistorta; parts used: leaves, roots, rhizomes; uses: external—bites, burns, hemorrhoids, snake-bites, stings; internal—diarrhea, peptic ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, ulcerative colitis, possible antiinflammatory and antiviral activities; precautions: pregnancy, lactation, children; may cause hepatotoxicity. Also called adderwort, common bistort, Easter ledges, Easter mangiant, knotweed, oderwort, osterick, patience dock, snakeroot, snakeweed, or twice writhen. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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See also Bistort (209) where the description of a wedding banquet in Ferrara included 27,629 pieces of gold used to gild various confections. Bistort, Il magistrato alle pompe nella Repubblica di Venezia (Venice, 1912), 205. Styptics--substances that stanch bleeding--include cayenne (not to be used alone), horsetail, yarrow leaf or flower, bistort root, and wild geranium root. |
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