Bistort

History:

Bistort is a hardy mountain perennial that is said to be native to northern Europe and Eurasia, but may also be found in (perhaps introduced to) parts of North America and Asia, where it grows wild (as an escapee from gardens) in damp fields, wet meadows and by stream banks. It is also cultivated in gardens as a deciduous ornamental and medicinal plant with slender stems, bearing lower, long, bluish-green, lance-shaped leaves and smaller leaves above that are topped by a dense, cylindrical cluster of tiny white or pinkish flowers. The plant thrives in moist soil in partial shade and grows to a height of three feet. The underground stem is a long, thick, dark brown-to-black, knobby rhizome with a red interior that is twisted into an "S" or "double-S" shape, and although cultivated in gardens, Bistort is said to be difficult to eradicate when established and is frequently considered a noxious weed in low-lying pastures. The plant's botanical specific, bistorta, is a derivation of Latin word elements that mean "twice-twisted," an obvious reference to the gnarled shape of the underground rhizomes, which are usually lifted in autumn, dried and used in herbal therapies. The roots were once used to tan leather, and the young leaves and shoots were often boiled as a nutritious, spinach-like green vegetable, particularly in times of famine, and it is still included in "herb pudding" in England. Some of the constituents included in Bistort are a large amount of starch, an exceptionally high tannin content, gum, gallic acid and vitamins A and C.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) capsules, two (2) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Excessive use of Bistort Herbal Supplement (many times the recommended dosage) is not recommended because of the herb's high tannin content (20%), and longterm use of highly astringent herbs (two-three weeks at a time) is not recommended. There has been little clinical research into Bistort, but there have been reports of nausea and stomach upset and possible liver toxicity with overuse. Pregnant women should ask their physicians before using Bistort.

Capsule Information:
Our Bistort supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules.(click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mgs.

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