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Digestive

Sagittaria sagittifolia

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Last updated Mar 29, 2026

Description

Aquatic plant used in TCM and Native American medicine for digestive and skin conditions.

Active Compounds

alkaloidssaponinsflavonoidspolysaccharidesstarch

Traditional Uses

TCM digestive herb
Native American food plant
East Asian wetland herb

Modern Uses

digestive tonic
diuretic
skin conditions
nutritive

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: other, tea, extract
Adult Dose: 5-10g tuber as food or 2-4g dried herb as tea
Child Dose: As food
Preparation Notes: Edible tubers cooked; herb tea for medicinal use.

Safety Information

Generally safe during pregnancy

Generally safe while nursing

Contraindications

rare allergy

Possible Side Effects

generally safe
mild GI upset

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