Benefits of the polygon amphibious
The medicinal plant known as amphibious polygon has the particular characteristic to grow both on and off the water. The binomial name that corresponds to this species is that of Polygonum amphibium. The characteristics of the plant can vary depending on the type of growth of each part (or out of water) and external environmental conditions. The stem of amphibian polygon is full of knots along its length. The leaves that develop in the polygon amphibian , moreover, are quite large and have an elongated shape and move at a time.
For the amphibian the flowering season coincides with the summer months. The location of the flowers on this plant, moreover, is situated on the edges of each stem. The flower color of plant may be white or pink. If we take this kind must collect medicinal purposes especially the rhizome of the plant. This plant is astringent and has purifying effect.
To take advantage of all the beneficial properties of the polygon we can make different preparations amphibious home. One of the most practical and effective is the decoction. The decoction is prepared amphibian lily 30g of medicinal plant (the rootstock) per liter of water to be prepared. We have to cook this mixture for at least 15 minutes and let cool. Finally we strain the remains of plant and drink. To improve the taste of this decoction can add small amounts of honey or sugar. The recommended dose of this tea is about 3 cups a day. Another way of preparing the amphibious polygon is like plaster. We must crush the rhizome of the plant and place it on a clean cotton cloth. This plaster has excellent healing properties for all types of wounds.