Knotgrass: Benefits, Uses and How to Prepare a Forgotten Plant
Knotgrass: Benefits, Uses and How to Prepare a Forgotten Plant IMPORTANT: Knotgrass (Polygonum aviculare) is generally well tolerated, but it is not without precautions. Because of its pronounced diuretic effect, people with serious kidney disease, heart failure, or those taking synthetic diuretics should use the plant only with their doctor’s approval. Knotgrass also contains tannins and oxalic acid, which is why it is contraindicated for people with oxalate kidney stones, active gout, or hyperacidic gastritis. It is not recommended during pregnancy or breastfeeding, as it may affect uterine tone. Young children, people with low blood pressure, and those on anticoagulant therapy should seek a specialist’s advice before using it. Knotgrass is a support for health, not a replacement for medical treatment: any persistent symptom (blood in the urine, kidney pain, chronic cough) must be investigated by a doctor. ...