Bloodroot

Species (Family)
Sanguinaria canadensis L. (papaveraceae)

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Synonyms(s)
Red Indian Paint, Red Root, Sanguinaria, Tetterwort 


Part(s) Used
Rhizome


Food Use
Bloodroot is listed by the Council of Europe as a natural sourfe of food flavouring (Category N3). This category indicates that bloodroot can be added to foodstuffs in the traditionally accepted manner, although there is insufficient information available for an adequate assessment of potential toxicity


Herbal User
Bloodroot is stated to act as an expectorant, spasmolytic, emetic, cathartic, antiseptic, cardioactive, topical irritant and escharotic (scab-producing). Traditionally it is indicated for bronchitis (subacute or chronic), asthma, croup, laryngitis, pharyngitis, deficient capillary circulation, nasal polyps (as a snuff), and specifically for asthma and bronchitis with feeble peripheral circulation.


Dosage
Rhizome 0.06-0.5g (1-2g for emetic dose) three times daily.


Liquid extract 0.06-0.03 mL (1:1 in 60% alcohol) (1-2 mL for emetic dose) three times daily


Tincture 0.3-2mL (1:5 in 60% alcohol) (2-8 mL for emetic dose) three times daily


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