Bloodroot

Western Bulk Herbs – Bloodroot

Western Bulk Herbs – Bloodroot is a rhizome that, when prepared as a tea, relaxes the bronchial passageways and helps to relieve various throat problems. It can act as a stimulant for deficient peripheral circulation. Works well with lobelia when healing bronchitis, and with red sage when healing pharyngitis. Bloodroot is aptly named, as the rhizome and stems of the plant secret a red sap from orange flesh that gives it its namesake.

Latin Name:
Sanguinaria canadensis

Common Names:
Canada puccoon, bloodwort, redroot, red puccoon, black paste, Coon root, Indian paint, Moh’s paste, Paucon, Snakebite, Sweet slumber, Tetterwort

Parts Used:
Dried rhizome

Properties:
Expectorant, anti-spasmodic, emetic, cathartic, antiseptic, cardio-active, topical irritant

Traditional Uses:
This herb works as a natural dye and has been used as such by the native American Cherokee.

Internal Applications:
When prepared as a decoction or tincture, this herb can relax the bronchial passageways. Relieving coughs, sore throat, and various throat problems.

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Chemical Properties:
Alkaloids including sanguinarine, chelerythrine, protopine, and homochelidine; red resin, citric acid, malic acids.

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*Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

Resources:

David Hoffman’s The New Holistic Herbal
https://ethnobiology.org/content/northeast-oklahoma-usa
https://www.drugs.com/npp/bloodroot.html