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noun
any of several polygonumsespecially: a Eurasian perennial herb (Polygonum bistorta) with twisted roots used as astringents
拳参:植物拳参(Polygonum bistorta),其根含有鞣酸,具有轻度收敛和强壮作用
Middle French bistorte, from Medieval Latin *bistorta, from Latin bis + torta, feminine of tortus, past participle of torquēre to twist — more at torture >entry 1
The first known use of bistort was in 1578
1 Bistort Root : stop wound & gum bleeding.
拳参: 止伤口流血 、 牙龈出血.