The bindweed is considered to be slightly poisonous
The bindweed is slightly poisonous in all parts of the plant. Among other things, it contains a substance that has a slightly hallucinogenic effect. Winches are therefore considered inedible. This also applies to the white or pink flowers, which are sometimes referred to as edible.
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Other ingredients of the bindweed are:
- Flavonoids
- Tanning agent and acid
- Convolvulins
- Glycoretins
- Resin and cardiac glycosides
- Tannins
Is the bindweed edible?
If there are no severe symptoms of poisoning to be feared when consumed, the plant is not edible. This is especially true for children, where the intoxication lasts longer and can have worse consequences.
However, nothing speaks against external use in naturopathy.
Bindweed as a medicinal herb
The bindweed has been considered a medicinal plant for many centuries. However, it does not play a major role, as there are non-toxic alternatives that are much easier to dose.
Because of its poisonous ingredients, bindweed may only be used internally by experienced medical professionals for the following ailments:
- fever
- Digestive problems
- Problems urinating
- Biliary and liver weakness
- Inflammation
Collect the roots, flowers and leaves of the bindweed
The roots are collected in autumn and spring, while leaves and flowers are picked, chopped up and dried in summer
To treat inflammation of the legs and feet, the flowers are made into a tincture for brushing wounds. Bindweed tincture is said to have a healing and, above all, pain-relieving effect. It is also often used on wounds that do not heal well without any scientific evidence.
Bindweed tea is recommended more often. Because of the toxic ingredients, it should be avoided because there is a risk of overdosing.
Tips
For many gardeners, the bindweed is one of those weeds that are difficult to control. The reason is the long roots, which can hardly be extracted from the earth. New plants form from every small piece.
