Blood root, c/s, wild crafted

Scientific Name: Sanguinaria Canadensis, Papaveraceae

AKA: Red Root, Red Indian Paint, Tetterwort, Indian Paint, Indian Plant, Pauson, Red Paint Root, Red Puccoon, Red Root, Sanguinariat, Paucon. Coon Root. Snakebite. Sweet Slumber.
Parts Used: Dried rhizome
Active Compounds: Isoquinoline alkaloids, including Sanguinarine, Chelerythrine, Sanguidaridine, Oxysanguinaridine, Sanguilutine, Berberine, Coptisine, Chelilutine, Protopine, Sanguidimerine, Sanguirubine, and a- and b-Allocryptopine; Alkaloids Sanguinarine, Chelerythrine, Protopine and B. homochelidonine; Protopine, one of the most widely diffused of the opium alkaloids. The rhizome also contains red resin and an abundance of starch.

Background: The root of Blood Root was often used by Native American Indians as a body paint and dye for clothing. It was also used historically by American and French cloth dyers as a red dye. It was used medicinally to treat fevers and rheumatic illnesses. It also induced vomiting.

Applications: Expectorant, anti-spasmodic

Expectorant/Anti-spasmodic – produces a relaxing effect on bronchial muscles and can be used to treat bronchitis, asthma, croup and laryngitis.

Stimulates peripheral circulation and can be helpful in chronic congestive conditions of the lungs such as emphysema. Can also be used to treat sore throats or skin conditions stemming from a viral or fungal problem.

Description:
Blood Root is a small plant, which produces beautiful, early blooming white flowers featuring 8 – 12 petals. Native to North America, it is a perennial,grows about 6 inches high and can be found growing in shaded areas with rich soil. The root is thick and rounded and contains a reddish juice when fresh.The Blood Root leaves are in the shape of a palm.

Blood Root Dosage:

Decoction – Place 1 tsp of the rhizome in a cup of cold water, bring to a boil and steep for 10 minutes. Drink the decoction 3 times per day.

Tincture – Take 1-2 ml of the tincture, 3 times per day.

Safety:
Blood Root should not be used without medical supervision. Large doses have a sedative effect and overdoses can be fatal. Induces vomiting. Do not use Blood Root if pregnant or breastfeeding or if you have a condition of glaucoma.

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