# 🌿 Tormentil
**Scientific Name:** Potentilla erecta
**Botanical Family:** Rosaceae (Rose family)
**Plant Type:** Herb
**Geographical Origin:** Europe, Asia
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## 🔹 Description
Tormentil root is traditionally used to treat diarrhea and inflammation.
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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Anti-inflammatory, Digestive Aid
– **Temperament:** Warm
**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Allergies
– Cough
– Headaches
– Heartburn
– Indigestion
– Minor Skin Irritations
– Muscle Pain
– Nausea
– Sore Throat
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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Decoction, Tincture
– **Dosage:** 1-2 tsp root decoction daily
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## 🔹 Usage Model
Treats diarrhea and reduces inflammation.
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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Marshmallow root for digestive aid
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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid excessive use; may cause stomach upset.
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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Tormentil** (*Potentilla erecta*): a herb from Europe, Asia. Properties: Anti-inflammatory, Digestive Aid. Temperament: Warm. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.