Native Americans used powdered bloodroot to produce a reddish liquid used as war paint and to dye fabrics. It is still used today for this purpose by various artisans, most notably by traditional southeastern basket makers.
Simmer fabrics in salted water before introducing to the dye bath to “fix” color.
Mix with a small amount of beet root powder to vary the shade of final dye color from orange to pink and red.
Internal use is NOT recommended.
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Native American tribes used dried blood root to make a dye for cloth, leather and other goods. In Appalachia, the herb is a coloring agent used by traditional basket weavers.
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