Alpine Bistort (Anjbar/Persicaria Viviparum) انجبار

Overview

Alpine bistort, scientifically known as Bistorta vivipara (formerly Polygonum viviparum), is a herbaceous perennial plant belonging to the Polygonaceae family.Alpine bistort is a low-growing herbaceous plant native to alpine and arctic regions of Europe, Asia, and North America. It typically grows in moist mountainous areas, meadows, and tundra regions. In traditional herbal medicine, various parts of Alpine bistort have been used for their medicinal properties. The root has been historically used as an astringent and for its purported wound-healing properties. It has also been used to treat diarrhea and digestive issues.