Rhatany Herbal Remedies
Rhatany is an astringent herb used externally for gum problems (sore, spongy, red) and internally for sore throat (as a gargle), diarrhea, and hemorrhage. It is applied locally for hemorrhoids and wounds. Rhatany is one of the more powerful herbal styptics and can be applied to a cut or extracted tooth to stop bleeding. Try brushing the gums with 10 drops of rhatany tincture in a little water. A few commercial herbal mouthwashes contain rhatany as an ingredient, possibly blended with myrrh, propolis, echinacea, or other herbs. Rhatany has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of COOL.
Rhatany Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Rhatany Tincture | 1-1.5 droppersful 2-3 x daily |
Rhatany Reference Information
| Latin Name | Krameria triandra |
| Other Names | |
| Part Used | Root |
| Herb Forms | Tincture. |
| Affects | Digestive system, Integumentary system |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A small shrub with small alternate untoothed leaves and small solitary reddish flowers in the Krameria family. |
Supporting Research
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Merck & Co. 1907. Merck's 1907 Index. Rahway, N.J.:Merck & Co.
Gunn, J.C. 1872. Gunn's New Family Phycisian. Cincinnati: Wilstach, Baldwin & Co.