Bulk Blood Root Powder, Wild Crafted

Sanguinaria canadensis
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[ 1885 ]Sanguinaria canadensis

Blood Root Powder, Wild Crafted

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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.

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a.
quick look

information at a glance

approximate cups to one pound4
originunited states
active compoundsIsoquinoline 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.
plant part useddried rhizome
processingpowderd

b.
buying & keeping

general guidelines and tips

storage tipsStore in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
appearance & aromaOrange-red in color, with no distinct aroma.

c.
uses

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householdBlood root is reputed to act as a natural insect repellent. It is also used to produce a dye for coloring wool and fabric.
safetyInternal use is not recommended due to the presence of benzophenanthride alkaloids in the root.

d.
usage profile

powdered
blood root

Internal use is NOT recommended.

e.
recipes

powdered
blood root formulas

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f.
what else you should know

powdered
blood root

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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