Bloodroot

sanguinaria canadensis

bulk/extract

root/rhizome

Summary

System Affected   expectorant, throat, chest, gastric, sores, ringworm
Properties   expectorant (1/12 grain), chest diesases, bronchitis, sore throat, fever, jaundice Inhalant stimulates gastric & intestinal secretions (1/20 grain) External: surface tumors, ringworm, sores
Description   dried rhizome & root
Origin   herb from N. America
Toxicity/Warning  Inhalant: narcotic at large doses.  Not to be used during pregnancy or while taking blood thinning agents. May cause nausea and vomiting. Not recommended for long term use.
Important dyeplant: roots yield red-orange color to wool. 

 

  • Dosage
    To use as a tea, pour 1 cup boiling water over ½ tsp of herb (Cut & sifted), cover and steep for 3-5 minutes.
     

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