Synonym(s)
Krameria lappacea; Krameria triandra; Peru or Payta Ratanhia; red ratanhia
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Ratanhia is a plant of the genus Krameria from the family Krameriaceae, native to Bolivia and Peru. The plant reaches heights of growth from 20 to 100 cm. Ratanhia has small leaves about 1 cm long. Its flowers are reddish-purple. The root system is pronounced and strong (about 5 to 10 cm thick).
Ratanhia is the parent plant of Ratanhiae radix, the officinal drug (positive monograph of Commission E), which is often used as an astringent tincture mixed with myrrh tincture.
Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer
Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles