Bistort Bistorta vs Acacia nilotica

Northern European alpine herb used in folk medicine as an astringent for diarrhea, wound healing, and the basis of Dock Pudding in northern England. Distinct slug from Persicaria bistorta.

Ancient African and Middle Eastern tree; gum used since ancient Egypt; bark and pods medicinal.

tannins, oxalic acid, quercetin, starch

gum arabic, arabinogalactans, gallic acid, ellagic acid, catechin, tannins

Treat diarrhea, Wound healing poultice, Traditional Northern England Dock Pudding, Digestive tonic

digestive disorders, cough, wound healing, gum disease, diarrhea

Astringent, Antidiarrheal, Wound healing, Anti-inflammatory

prebiotic, astringent, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial

2-4g dried rhizome tea or 2ml tincture 3x daily

5-15g gum or 3-6g bark tea daily

Constipation, Kidney stones (oxalate)

excessive doses, drug absorption interference

Constipation with excess use

GI bloating, gas, generally safe