Polygonum barbatum

Traditional uses

Java

• Arthritis
• Diarrhea

India

• Astringent
• Refrigerant

China

• Cancer

Tradition unspecified

• Cicatrizant
• Wound

Malaya

• Infertility
• Piscicide
• Vulnerary

Elsewhere

• Purgative
• Sore
• Tonic
• Wound(Veterinary)
• Emetic
• Colic