What does it help with
- Stopping bleeding
- Diarrhoea and intestinal inflammation
- Throat and gum inflammation
- Wound healing
Active compounds
Tannins (catechin, ellagic acid), flavonoids.
Tannins constrict mucous membranes and stop diarrhoea.
How and when to harvest
Harvest periodJune – September
Plant partsroot (rhizom)
Dryingshade, 35–40 °C
Shelf life1 year
Preparation methods
TeaTinctureGarglingCompress
Pro tip: Tormentil is strongly astringent — don't drink too strong a tea.
Recipes
1 Tea for diarrhoea ▾
2 teaspoons dried root pour 250 ml water, boil 10 min. Drink 3× a day.
2 Tincture (homemade) ▾
Fill a jar 2/3 with dried herb, pour in 40% vodka or spirit. Seal and leave for 4 weeks in a dark place — shake daily. Strain through gauze into a dark bottle. Dose: 20–30 drops in a little water 2–3× a day.
3 Compress to the affected area ▾
Cook a strong decoction (3 tablespoons dried herb per 300 ml water, steep 15 minutes). Strain and let cool slightly. Apply soaked gauze or a clean cloth to the affected area for 20–30 minutes. Repeat 2× a day until improvement.
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