Tormentil & Oat herb - Tormentil Complex is made with fresh herb extracts
~ Helps maintain healthy lower bowel function
~ Contains Tormentil root and oat herb
~ Fresh herb extract
~ Uses: Diarrhoea, IBS
Tormentil (Potentilla tormentilla) is a herbaceous perennial related to the rose family. It is found in the wild in many parts of the world, including Europe. The root of Tormentil is blood red in colour when cut and has been used in bitter liqueurs to aid digestion as well as in traditional healthcare to help maintain the normal function of the lower bowel.
What is Tormentil Complex?
Tormentil Complex contains extracts from freshly harvested Tormentil root and oat herb (Avena sativa). It is one of Alfred Vogel’s original remedies.
The Tormentil herb is a member of the Rose family. It can be found all over Europe, growing wild in woods, moors and grassy pieces of ground. It is a small plant with yellow flowers. The root is thick and red on the inside, giving rise to its common name Bloodroot. How it works: Tormentil has a high tannin content, which gives it a distinct astringent action on the digestive tract. Tannins bind to the proteins present in the irritated lining of the bowel, forming a layer which soothes and, at the same time, provides a barrier against infective organisms and toxins. They also slow down the frequency of bowel motions, encouraging the healing of an inflamed bowel.