Polygonum barbatum

Traditional uses

• Arthritis

  Tradition: Java

• Astringent

  Tradition: India

• Cancer

  Tradition: China

• Cicatrizant

• Diarrhea

  Tradition: Java

• Infertility

  Tradition: Malaya

• Piscicide

  Tradition: Malaya

• Purgative

  Tradition: Elsewhere

• Refrigerant

  Tradition: India

• Sore

  Tradition: Elsewhere

• Tonic

  Tradition: Elsewhere

• Vulnerary

  Tradition: Malaya