Bistort – dry cough (Polygonum bistorta) Pure Herbs liquid extract historically used for dry coughs, expels mucus, Vitamin C source.
Bistort – dry cough Common Names: Patience Dock, Snake Weed, Sweet Dock, Dragonwort, Red Legs, Easter Giant, Officinal Bistort
Parts Used: Root. 
Bistort is a perennial plant. The root, underground stem (rhizome), and leaves are used to make medicine.
Bistort is used for diarrhea, wound healing, and other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
The dried rhizome (underground stem) of Bistort was a favorite in old time cough medicines because of its expectorant qualities (casts out diseased mucus from lungs and respiratory tract). Pure Herbs Bistort Liquid Extract is also a favorite for present day coughs. Apply to throat, lungs and back 3 to 4 times per day. Place a white towel on the chest and back and wear with a high necked natural fiber undershirt to aid Bistort Pure Herbs liquid extract by conserving body heat to break the congestion loose .Bistort Pure Herbs liquid extract is assisted in its work by its antibiotic content of tannins (commonly known as bitter astringents) and Vitamin C content.
Native to countries such as China, Japan, Russia, Turkey, and Canada, bistort is a medicinal herb that goes by different names such as snakeroot and snakeweed. This plant grows best at high altitudes in moist soil. It can be easily found in fields, meadows, along the side of roads, and near riverbanks.
This plant is considered to be an excellent food source in many parts of the world because the leaves, seeds, and roots are all edible. Even if you have never heard of bistort, you may want to include it in future meals because this plant contains many healing properties.
DOSE: 40 to 80 drops hourly while awake and externally as given above. Oil Of Cajeput can be applied also, along with Bistort in the same manner to magnify the effect.
Directions on label: For adults, mix 2 ml of extract in 2 oz (60 ml) of water one time daily preferably with a meal.
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