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Geum rivale (Water Avens)


Pertinax

More a medieval herb-used as an infusion against the plague. "Augsburg Ale" is said to get its unusual flavour from a small sack of the Avens thrown into each cask.It is a powerful astringent and has been used for passive haemorrhage and bowel disorders.'Where the root is in the house, Satan can do nothing "

 

I suspect its root to have been a Celtiberian fragrance,constituent of fragrances or fixer of fragrances-like Orris root (Iris) .The root has a clove like tang when freshly dug.(If AD has any comment I would be grateful to hear it).

 

common throughout european woods, but usually hidden away.

 

Phenolic glycosides are attested, unconfirmed presence of the lactone cnicin -as in milk thistle.

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