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Crawling hardy perennial of the grassy grounds growing to 0,10 m of which one uses the aerial parts and the roots. Tormentil contains more tanins that the bark of oak, very astringent, in gargarism it releives inflammation of the throat, mouth ulcers, gums infections. Also : Diarrhoeas, dysentery, colitis, irritation of the intestine, metritis, heumorroid, haemorrhages. And of external use : Contusions, burns, mouth ulcers. Out of infusion : 15 to 30 g for 1 liter of ebullient water, let infuse 10 minutes, drink in two days. In external use for compress : 2 handfuls for 1 liter of water, make boil 10 minutes. Learn more ... |