Bogbean

Species (Family)
Mynyathes trifoliata L. (Menyanthaceae)

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Synonyms(s)
Buckbean, Marsh Trefoil, Menyanthes


Part(s) Used
Leaf

Food Use
Bogbean is listed by the Council of Europe as a natural source of food flavouring (category N2). to foodstuffs in small quantities, with a possible limitation of an active principle (as yet unspecified) in the final product.


Herbal User
Bogbean is stated to possess bitter and diuretic properties. It has been used of rheumatism, rheumatoid arthitis, and specifically for muscaula rheumatism associated with general asthenia.


Dosage
Dried leaf 1-2g or by infusion three times daily.


Liquid extract 1-2 mL (1:1 in 25% alcohol) three times daily.


Tincture 1-3 mL (1:5 in 45% alcohol) three times daily.


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