BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION AND INDIVIDUAL MEDICINAL PROPERTIES OF THE RED RIBBON (POLYGONUM AVICULARE L) PLANT

Abstract

The plant Polygonum aviculare, a representative of the genus Polygonum, can be found in all regions of the world. All of them differ in their morphological structure, medicinal properties and practical importance. Polygonum aviculare (Polygonum aviculare L) is widespread along rivers, roadsides, mainly on dense soils, and grows as a weed. It blooms and bears fruit from July to late autumn. This article presents the specific medicinal properties of the plant, its chemical composition and biologically active substances.