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Recipe

Silverweed rhizome syrup

Herb:
Persicaria bistorta Persicaria bistorta
Method:
Syrup
Plant part:
Root

About 50 minBeginnerRecipe science profile

Procedure

  1. Simmer 2–3 tsp chopped dried rhizome in 400 ml water under a lid for about 15 minutes, then strain.
  2. Stir in honey or dissolve sugar with gentle warming.
  3. Store refrigerated and dilute well; expect a strong astringent note for short-term use.

Extraction

Herb:
poměry dle kroků receptu na kartě
Solvent:
mediální složení (voda, alkohol, olej, med…) viz jednotlivé kroky
Shelf life:
po přípravě uchovávej hygienicky a podle typu výrobku (chlad, světlo, alkohol)
Target compounds:
orientační domácí extrakce — profil závisí na teplotě, času řezu a poměrech

Notes

Not medical care; with constipation or tannin sensitivity, use a weaker brew.

Why it works

Home preparation following this recipe is mainly educational and cultural; it should not be assumed to match the extractive or safety profile of registered medicines or standardized extracts. Check specific effects, drug interactions, and contraindications on the herb card and with your clinician if you use prescription drugs.

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Persicaria bistortaHerb card

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