Torment, also known as Potentilla, is a medicinal plant used to treat stomach or intestinal problems such as gastroenteritis, diarrhea or intestinal cramps.
The scientific name Of Tormentila is Erect Potentilla and this plant can be purchased from naturist shops, pharmacies or free markets. This plant can be used to make teas or dyes, or it can be purchased in capsules with dry plant extract.
- Tormentilla is used to treat stomach problems such as stomach pain or gastroenteritis or to treat intestinal problems such as intestinal cramps or diarrhea.
- In addition.
- This plant can also be used to treat other problems such as nosebleeds.
- Burns.
- Hemorrhoids.
- Stomatitis.
- Gingivitis and to treat hard-to-heal wounds.
Tormentille is a medicinal plant with antiseptic and astringent properties, so it has a healing effect on the skin and mucous membranes.
Tormentille can be used as tea or dyes, which can be prepared from fresh or dried plant roots or dry extracts.
Tormentilla’s fresh or dry root tea can be used to relieve bowel cramps and symptoms of gastroenteritis, and to prepare it you need:
This tea should be drunk 3 to 4 times a day
In addition, tea from this plant is also ideal for treating skin problems, slow healing wounds, hemorrhoids or burns, in which case soaking compresses in the tea is recommended to apply them directly to the area to be treated. Remedies to treat hemorrhoids in Home Remedies for Hemorrhoids.
The solutions prepared with the roots of this plant are indicated to perform mouthwashes to treat oral problems such as stomatitis, gingivitis, pharyngitis and tonsillitis, for their antiseptic and healing effect.
This solution should be used to gargle or wash your mouth several times a day, if necessary.
Tormentila dyes can be purchased from preparatory pharmacies or health food stores and are indicated for the treatment of diarrhea, enterocolite and enteritis.
The dyes should be taken several times a day, if necessary, with recommended doses of 10 to 30 drops, which can be taken hourly.
Side effects of Tormentilla can include poor digestion and stomach aches, especially in patients with sensitive stomachs.
Tormentila is indicated for pregnant and nursing women, as well as for patients with sensitive stomachs.