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Plant from Europe which grows in dry, roadsides and uncultivated areas
The name of the plant is due to the triangular shape of its achenes, the fruits (polygonum)
And on the other hand, some birds feed their seeds (aviculare)
It is herbaceous and has annual cycle
It measures between 10 and 160 cm
Thin stems with longitudinal stripes, creeping or ascending and branched
Ocreas stems have short petioles attached to which they are attached with blades
The leaves are alternate, lanceolate from 1 to 5 cm in length and are surrounded by a stipule
Axillary inflorescences, solitary or grouped in bundles of up to 6 flowers
Perianth from 2 to 3 mm long with five white or pink petals, soldiers and smooth
Androecium of 6-8 free stamens without exceeding the perianth
The gynoecium with ovary with 3 carpels that have 3 short styles
The fruit is a triangular achene , surrounded by the perianth, is 3 mm long and up to 1.7 mm wide
This plant is one of the homeopathic remedies that are used to treat osteoarthritis of the fingers and arthralgia
Thanks to its medicinal properties it can treat diarrhea, gastroenteritis and dysentery
It is used for inflammations of the digestive tract and bowels
It is very useful in case of nosebleeds and bleeding wounds
It is a generally remineralizing for their silicon content
Is a diuretic which removes toxins and prevents fluid retention
Its soothing effect soothes irritation in the airways, which is why it is useful for bronchitis