Biswart (biswôrt)

Biswart

Polygonaceae Family

Characteristics

Short, knobbed roots that are black and red in color. Long footstalks contain leaves with pointed ends. Leaves are blueish, green on upper side and purplish underneath with veins running through them. Slender stalks that are often two feet high blooms small flowers with seeds.

Common Uses

Drinking powder of root in water cures:

• Plague
• Smallpox
• Measels
• Infectious Disease

Drinking powder of root in wine cures:

• Internal Bleeding
• Ruptures
• Bruising
• Jaundice

Can be traded at Margaret's Medicine & Herbs for 1 copper coin.