Menyanthes trifoliata (Bogbean)

As the name reveals Menyanthes trifoliata has leaves divided into three leaflets while the name Menyanthes comes from the Greek words menyein, meaning “disclosing”, and anthos, meaning “flower”. All parts of the plant are medically active, but the leaves are the part most commonly used. They should be dried before use as the fresh plant causes vomiting. It�s bitter and helps the digestive system.