Roots & Barks

Anjbar Root

Polygonum viviparum

Whole & cut · Polygonum viviparum

Also known as
Knotweed, Bistort, Snakeroot, Snakeweed, Easter-ledges, Alpine Bistort, Anjwar, Serpent grass
Origin
India
50g (sampler) pack, £3.60

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Anjbar is a root that is used in medicine and is known for its astringent properties. It is used to control bleeding and is haemostatic. The root is reddish black in color and is thick like a finger. It contains tannic acid, gallic acid, and starch.

Knotgrass is used to cure a variety of ailments in rural Asian medicine, including bronchitis, cough, lung disorders, skin conditions, tuberculosis-related decreased sweating, increased urine production, and gum, mouth, and throat redness, swelling, and bleeding. It is also used to block the flow of blood.

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