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Red Leg (Polygonum persicaria) is an annual forb or herb native to regions spanning from Europe and Asia to North Africa, including countries such as Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, and Austria. Red Leg (Latin: Polygonum persicaria, family Polygonaceae) is a medicinal plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Red Leg is most often used to support digestion. Each claim is rated by evidence strength - see the full profile for citations.
Red Leg is generally considered safe when used at traditional doses. Always consult a clinician before using any herbal preparation — especially during pregnancy, breastfeeding, while on medication, or for children.
Red Leg is a member of the Polygonaceae family native to AL, DZ, ALT, AMU, ASS, and AUT. Red Leg (Polygonum persicaria) thrives in moist, light to heavy soils with a pH of 6.5-7.
Red Leg grows best in USDA zone 4-8, 5/10 light, moist water, and annual life cycle. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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