Perennial erect herb with flowers containing 4 golden-yellow petals.

Antispasmodic, antiinflammatory and induces constipation; antibiotic, strongly astringent, haemostatic and hypoglycaemic (root)

Plants for a Future

Flavonoid compounds and catechol tannins.

In the treatment of diarrhoea, dysentery, sore throats etc (plant); as a wash for mouth ulcers, infected gums, piles and inflamed eyes (decoction); to treat chapping of the anus and cracked nipples (extract)

Stary, Medicinal Herbs and Plants.