medicine: Use the rhizome, which is collected late in the spring, before the leaves are overgrown, or in
late autumn. The decoction is a very strong astringent for inflammation of the mouth or stomach, colitis,
loose bowels, dyspepsia to stop bleeding of the stomach, or female disorders. Mostly used in folk
medicine (Saratov University, 1965). In some parts of Russia this home medicine is given as a tonic for
heart conditions, pains in the chest, inflammation (internal and external), amenorrhea, coughs (Bello-Russ.
Academy of Science, 1965). Dose: 1 tablespoonful of the crushed rhizome to 1 cup of boiling water;
drink 3–5 tablespoonfuls a day, 1–1½ tablespoonfuls before each meal. Industrial: Used to process
leather; also in the textile industry for red dye.
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