Cinquefoil
Potentilla reptans
Generally Safe
Consult Doctor
Also known as: Creeping Cinquefoil, Five-finger Grass, Петопръстник
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Therapeutic Uses
Prostate enlargement (traditional Bulgarian use — петопръстник), diarrhoea, gastroenteritis, fever, wound healing, mouth inflammation (gargle). Root decoction used specifically for prostate conditions in Bulgarian folk medicine.
Herbal Actions
Astringent, anti-inflammatory, antidiarrhoeal, antipyretic, antimicrobial
Safety Information
Safety Rating
Generally Safe
Pregnancy
Consult Doctor
Drug Interactions
None known
Contraindications: High tannin content — avoid long-term use. Take 2 hours apart from medications.
Side Effects: High tannin content — avoid long-term use. Take 2 hours apart from medications.