Knotgrass herb

Common name

Knotgrass herb

ID

HD0185

Scientific name of the plant

Polygonum aviculare L.

Anatomical part for use

N/A

Human use

Mouth and throat disorders,Urinary tract and genital disorders,Cough and cold

Summary

Polygonum aviculare or common knotgrass is a plant related to buckwheat and dock. It is also called prostrate knotweed, birdweed, pigweed and lowgrass. It is an annual found in fields and wasteland, with white flowers from June to October. It is widespread across many countries in temperate regions, apparently native to Eurasia and North America, naturalized in temperate parts of the Southern Hemisphere.

Evidence Level

Level 0 (No convinced report of liver injury caused by herbal and dietary supplement)

Hepatotoxicity Description

N/A

Relevant Public Information

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