Species Poterium polygamum

Gk. Poterion, La. poterium = a vessel, drinking cup. The leaves of the Poterium sanguisorba were used in the preparation of drink. Parkinson relates in 1629 ‘the greatest use that burnett (P. sanguisorba) is put unto, is to put a few leaves into a claret cup of wine which ... giveth a pleasant taste there unto, very pleasant unto the palate, and is accounted a help to make the heart merrie.’ Jack Saub (75 Exceptional Herbs For Your Garden).