Five-finger grass, cinquefoil, finger
leaf, five fingers, cinquefoil, European five finger grass
Parts
Used
Root, leaves
Remedies
For
Astringent
Five-finger grass makes a good gargle and mouthwash and a
good remedy for diarrhea. The powdered root or bark of the
root can be used, as well as the leaves. The root bark has
also been recommended for stopping nosebleed and other internal
bleeding.
Description
Five-finger grass is a perennial
plant found mostly in dry soils in the US and Canada. Its procumbent
stem bears petioled leaves palmately divided into five sharp-toothed,
obovate to oblanceolate leaflets. Solitary yellow flowers grow
on long peduncles from the axils of the leaves from April to
August
Dosage
Infusion: Steep 2 or 3 tsp. leaves in 1 cup water. Take
1 cup a day.
Decoction: Boil 1 oz. root bark in 1-1/2 cups of water until
1 cup of liquid remains. Take 1/4 cup, two or three times
a day.
Powdered Root: Take 1/4 to 1/2 tsp. at a time
Tincture: A dose is from 20 to 40 drops
Safety
No information available. Some herbs are known to react with
your medication. Please consult your physician before starting
on any herb.
