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Arrowroot

Maranta arundinacea L.

digestive

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Quick Facts

Part UsedRhizome (starch)
Categorydigestive
Primary UseDiarrhea
SafetyCaution Advised

A large perennial herb from which a highly digestible starch is extracted. It is used as a gentle, soothing food and demulcent for convalescents, infants, and those with digestive issues.

Demulcent
Nutritive
Antidiarrheal
Vulnerary
Treats: Diarrhea
Treats: Dysentery
Treats: Colitis
Treats: Convalescence
Treats: Sunburn
Treats: Wounds
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Part Used:Rhizome (starch)

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Healing Properties

DemulcentNutritiveAntidiarrhealVulnerary

Treats & Supports

Diarrhea
Dysentery
Colitis
Convalescence
Sunburn
Wounds

Important Safety Information

Very safe (AHP Class 1).

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