The potentillas of potentia, power, are a genus of herbaceous plants perennial or shrub of the Rosaceae family. The flowers are 5 whorls, solitary or in clusters of usually yellow, but some species have white flowers, pink or purple-brown. They have many stamens (> 10). The fruits are achenes. This genus has about 500 species in temperate regions. 
In herbal medicine, and cinquefoil Potentilla anserine tormentil have long been used as an astringent and anti-inflammatory, as well as in the treatment of acute diarrhea and the inflammation intestinal tract. They are also used as haemostatic, especially for bleeding ulcers of the large intestine (colon) and stomach. They are also used as a gargle for sore throat and gum disease, for which they have a role in healing.
May this day be filled with these little flowers are so pretty.
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