Burnet

Species (Family)
Sanguisorba officimalis L. (Rosaceae)


Synonyms(s)
Garden Burnet, Greater Burnet, Sanguisorba


Part(s) Used
Herb

Food Use
Burnet is not used in foods


Herbal User
Burnet is stated to possess astringent, antihaemorrhagic, styptic and antihaemorrhoidal properties. It has been used for unlcerative colitis, metrorrhagia, and specifically for acute diarrhoea.


Dosage
Dried herb 2-6g or by infusion three times daily
Liquid extract 2-6mL (1:1 in 25% alcohol) three times daily.
Tincture 2-8mL (1:5 in 45% alcohol) three times daily.

Pics of Burnet

Burnet herb

Burnet herb

Burnet herb