Tormentil: health benefits and ingredients tormentil
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At first glance, the tormentil (Potentilla erecta) looks rather unremarkable with its small yellow flowers and does not reveal the strong healing powers hidden in the roots of this herbaceous plant, which belongs to the rose family (Rosaceae), a large family of dicotyledonous plants. In the Netherlands, the plant is mainly found in dry heaths, in the dunes and on limestone slopes. Centuries ago, the plant was used against bleeding. The color of the cut carrot and its juice is red. A red dye is therefore extracted from the root. Tormentil has a very high content of tannins. The tannins from the root have anti-inflammatory, drying and astringent properties, making it suitable for the treatment of superficial wounds. In addition, tannins prevent the growth of germs and bacteria. The astringent action of the tormentil can also be extremely helpful in diarrhea.
What is tormentil?
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Gender and family
Ingredients of tormentil
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Substances and effect
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11 minMain dishpeanut oil, tofu stir-fry cubes finely seasoned, stir fry sauce sweet and sour, thick noodles, carrot julienne, beetroot julienne, yellow bell pepper, watercress,rainbow salad with tofu -
45 minMain dishRed cabbage, mild olive oil, quinoa plus, forest outing, lemon, sesame oil, soy sauce less salt, Bio Today tahini white in pot, tap water,grilled red cabbage with quinoa salad -
30 minDessertBrie, Roquefort, port salut, gruyere, Camembert, walnut, garlic, thyme, honey, grape, baguette, Red onion, red grape, raisins, Red wine, Red wine vinegar, Brown sugar,generous cheese plate with onion marmalade -
30 minDessertFull Milk, whipped cream, macaroon, custard powder, vanilla sugar, sugar, protein, amaretto, almond liqueur, basic recipe cooking pears,macaroon pastry with casserole
Application and health benefits
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Anti-inflammatory
Side Effects
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In case of hypersensitivity, minor complaints may occur in the gastrointestinal tract due to the high tannin content. It is not recommended to take tormentil during pregnancy as it also affects the lining of the uterus.