Krameria growths
In the Andes of Bolivia and Peru this shrub grows sandy locations. The leaves are long and pointed and on both sides yellowish-white hairy. Form from the red flowers prickly fruits which contain only one seed.
The root. One digs the fist-thick roots of wild plants, washes and dries she. The wood of the root is odorless and tasteless, the rind tastes astringent.
Tannins especially in the bark.
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The drug works contracting and anti-inflammatory. Mainly used for inflammation of the Mucous membrane in the mouth and throat but also in Stomach and intestines. Mostly traded as a tincture.
One can tea prepare from: ½ teaspoon dried rattan is made with ¼ l of boiling water poured over, 15 minutes let it steep, strain. Use unsweetened for gargling.
Side effects are at normal dosage nothing to fear.