Blood Root,Sanguinaria canadensis,Papaveraceae,Red Root, Red Indian Paint, Tetterwort, Blood root, Indian paint, Indian plant, pauson, red paint root, red puccoon, red root, sanguinariat
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Blood root is mainly used in the treatment of bronchitis. Whilst
the stimulating properties show in its power as an emetic and expectorant,
it demonstrates a relaxing action on the bronchial muscles. It thus
has a role in the treatment of asthma, croup and also laryngitis.
However, by far the most important contribution Sanguinaria has
to make is in chronic congestive conditions of the lungs including
chronic bronchitis, emphysema and bronchiectasis. It acts as a stimulant
in cases of deficient peripheral circulation. It may be used as
a snuff in the treatment of nasal polyps.
Description
Native of N. America and Canada, bloodroot is a small perennial
plant, about 6 inches high, found in shaded, rich soils. The finger-thick
rootstock contains a red juice when fresh; when dried it is yellow
inside and brown outside. The leaves are basal, each coming from
a bud on the rootstock; they are cordate or reniform in shape, palmately
veined and lobed. It bears a white flower with 8 to 12 petals arranged
in two or more whorls.
Dosage
Decoction: Put 1 teaspoonful of the rhizome in a cup of cold water,
bring to the boil and leave to infuse for l0 minutes. This should
be drunk three times a day.
Tincture: Take 1-2 ml of the tincture three times a day.
Combinations : Blood root is excellent when used in combination
with Horehound and Elecampane for congestive complaints. In pharyngitis
it combines well with Red Sage and a pinch of Cayenne.
Safety
Large doses are sedative and overdoses can be fatal.
DO NOT USE WITHOUT MEDICAL SUPERVISION. NOT RECOMMENDED.
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