The Health Benefits Of The Sanguinaria Canadensis Root
Other Common Names: Coon Root, Indian Paint, Kanotu, Paucon, Red Pucoon, Red Root, Snakebite, Sweet Slumber, Tetterwort, Sanguinaria canadensis
Range: Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Arkansas and N. Florida, west to Nebraska; Canada; Turkey; Russia
Habitat: Rich soils in open broadleaved woodland and on shaded slopes
Blood root was a traditional remedy of the native North American
Indians who used it to treat fevers and rheumatism, to induce vomiting
and as an element in divination. It is native to the northeast U.S. and
Canada, and was used as body paint by native Americans. As its name
suggests, the root is dark red.
In modern herbalism it is cheifly employed as an expectorant,
promoting coughing and the clearing of mucus from the respiratory tract.
The root is locally anaesthetic, cathartic, emetic, emmenagogue,
expectorant, diuretic, febrifuge, sedative, stimulant, tonic. It is
taken internally in the treatment of bronchial, respiratory tract and
throat infections, and poor peripheral circulation. Use with caution
and preferably only under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. The
root is toxic, containing a number of opium-like alkaloids that are
also found in other members of this family. An excessive dose depresses
the central nervous system, causes nausea and vomiting, and may prove
fatal. This remedy should not be prescribed for pregnant or lactating
women.
Externally, the root is used in the treatment of skin diseases,
warts, nasal polyps, benign skin tumours, sore throats and chilblains.
An infusion of the root or the sap of the fresh root is used. The root
can be harvested in the autumn, dried and stored for later use. It
should not be allowed to become damp since it will then deteriorate.
Bloodroot contains a mixture of antimicrobial compounds that fight
plaque-forming bacteria. Sanguinarine, which is obtained from the root,
is used as a dental plaque inhibitor. An extract of the herb is found
in many toothpastes and mouthwashes.
The root is used to make a homeopathic remedy that is used to treat migraine.
Known Hazards: This species contains many alkaloids and is
poisonous in large doses. This herb should not be used by women when
they are pregnant or lactating. The sap, fresh or dried, can cause
intense irritation to the mucous membranes.
- Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995 ISBN 0-7513-020-31
Other Common Names: Coon Root, Indian Paint, Kanotu, Paucon, Red Pucoon, Red Root, Snakebite, Sweet Slumber, Tetterwort, Sanguinaria canadensis
Range: Eastern N. America - Nova Scotia to Arkansas and N. Florida, west to Nebraska; Canada; Turkey; Russia
Habitat: Rich soils in open broadleaved woodland and on shaded slopes
Blood root was a traditional remedy of the native North American
Indians who used it to treat fevers and rheumatism, to induce vomiting
and as an element in divination. It is native to the northeast U.S. and
Canada, and was used as body paint by native Americans. As its name
suggests, the root is dark red.
In modern herbalism it is cheifly employed as an expectorant,
promoting coughing and the clearing of mucus from the respiratory tract.
The root is locally anaesthetic, cathartic, emetic, emmenagogue,
expectorant, diuretic, febrifuge, sedative, stimulant, tonic. It is
taken internally in the treatment of bronchial, respiratory tract and
throat infections, and poor peripheral circulation. Use with caution
and preferably only under the guidance of a qualified practitioner. The
root is toxic, containing a number of opium-like alkaloids that are
also found in other members of this family. An excessive dose depresses
the central nervous system, causes nausea and vomiting, and may prove
fatal. This remedy should not be prescribed for pregnant or lactating
women.
Externally, the root is used in the treatment of skin diseases,
warts, nasal polyps, benign skin tumours, sore throats and chilblains.
An infusion of the root or the sap of the fresh root is used. The root
can be harvested in the autumn, dried and stored for later use. It
should not be allowed to become damp since it will then deteriorate.
Bloodroot contains a mixture of antimicrobial compounds that fight
plaque-forming bacteria. Sanguinarine, which is obtained from the root,
is used as a dental plaque inhibitor. An extract of the herb is found
in many toothpastes and mouthwashes.
The root is used to make a homeopathic remedy that is used to treat migraine.
Known Hazards: This species contains many alkaloids and is
poisonous in large doses. This herb should not be used by women when
they are pregnant or lactating. The sap, fresh or dried, can cause
intense irritation to the mucous membranes.
- Bown. D. Encyclopaedia of Herbs and their Uses. Dorling Kindersley, London. 1995 ISBN 0-7513-020-31
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