Waterhemp root, red - 50g

Eupatorium purpureum (syn.: Kunigundenkraut, water astragalus), root cut, from conventional cultivation

The red water hemp root (Eupatorium purpureum), also known as purple water aster, belongs to the Asteraceae family. It thrives in damp, shady areas such as banks and meadows. Its characteristics include strong, tuberous roots, purple-red stems, lanceolate, coarsely toothed leaves and small, reddish-purple flowers that bloom in late summer. It has traditionally been used in folk medicine as a diuretic and attracts pollinators such as butterflies and bees.