Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.11-03-2021

Creeping cinquefoil

Plant

Family

Rose family (Rosaceae)

English

Creeping cinquefoil, Cinquefoil, Creeping tormentil, European cinquefoil, European five-finger, Fivefinger, Fivefingered grass, Five finger grass, Five-leaf grass

Latin

Potentilla reptans LINN.

Plantparts

Flowering herb, Grass, Root, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Adstringent, angina, Antianginal, Anti-diarrheic, antidiarrhetic, Anti-diarrhoeal, Antidiarrhoeic, Antifebrile, Antiinflammatory, Antiphogistic, Anti-pyretic, Antispasmodic, Antistomatitic, Asthenia of kidney, Astrigent, astringent, bleeding gums, convulsive state, cosmetic, cramp, Cramps, diaorrhea, diarrhea, Diarrhoea, disorder of the kidneys, Febrifugal, febrifuge, Gargle, Gum Bleeding, Infected sore throats, inflammation of the mouth, Inflammation of the mouth and lips, inflammation of the throat, Kidney Ailments, kidney complaints, kidney disease, kidney diseases, kidney disorders, kidney problem, kidney problems, Kidney tonic, Kidney treatment, kidney trouble, Mouth bath, mouth inflammation, mouth inflammations, Mouth rinse, mouthwash, Mouthwashes, Nephropathy, Oral rinse, Persistant sores, poorly healing sores, Pyretic, quinsy, reduce fevers, reduce inflammation, relax spasms, relieves fevers, Renal disease, Renal disorders, renal problems, Sores in the mouth, sore throat, Spasm, Spasmolytic, Stomatitis, throat infections, throat inflammation, Throat pain, throat-wash, Tonsillitis, Tooth problems

Religion, Magic & Witchcraft

Magic, magic power, magic use, Witchcraft, Witchery

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Cyprus

Ingredients

 Tannic acid, Tanning agents

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn0056

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