Persicaria perfoliata – Uses

In traditional Chinese medicine, mile-a-minute weed is known as ''gangbangui'' , and is valued for its diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and other effects. It may also be eaten as a sour-flavored leaf vegetable, although its relatively high content of oxalic acid means that it should be eaten in.

In traditional Chinese medicine, mile-a-minute weed is known as ''gangbangui'' , and is valued for its diuretic, anti-inflammatory, and other effects.

It may also be eaten as a sour-flavored leaf vegetable, although its relatively high content of oxalic acid means that it should be eaten in moderation, and avoided by people with kidney disorders, gout, or rheumatoid arthritis.


Adapted from the Wikipedia article Persicaria perfoliata, under the G. N. U. Free Documentation License. Please also see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki








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