Bulk Red Root Cut & Sifted, Wild Crafted

Ceanothus americanus
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[ 1168 ]Ceanothus americanus

Red Root Cut & Sifted, Wild Crafted

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Red root is a member of the buckthorn family also known by a variety of common names, such as Mountain Lilac, Redshank, Desert Buckthorn and New Jersey Tea.

The pinkish-red roots, which possess a spicy almost mint-like aroma, are harvested in spring and usually cut before completely dried. Red root is rarely prepared in any form other than a decoction or tincture.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound5
originunited states
plant part usedroot
processingcut & sifted
sustainabilitywild crafted

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
appearance & aromaWoody chunks, without significant aroma.

c.
uses

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cosmeticDecoct as a skin wash.
culinaryThe dried root is used to produce teas, infusions and syrups. May also be tinctured.

d.
flavor profile

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red root

Bitter due to astringent tannins. Flavor is improved by pairing with other roots, like ginger or licorice.

e.
formulas & recipes

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f.
what else you should know

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red root

Red root, also known as wild snowball and New Jersey tea, is a deciduous shrub native to eastern North America. While the leaf is collected for tea and the flowers used to obtain a light green dye, the root is harvested when the plant is in full bloom in mid-summer and dried in shade. The root also yields a red dye, hence its common name.

Native Americans frequently used red root topically. The astringency of the root and bark of this herb is attributed to a significant amount of naturally occurring tannins.


Background: Red root, also known as New Jersey tea, was used during the Revolutionary War, when black tea was scarce, red root was used as a substitute beverage.

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