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Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) is a perennial, herbaceous flowering shrub native to North America.
Bloodroot, Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits
BloodrootBloodroot is used to treat skin problems. Bloodroot extract contains sanguinarin that has anesthetic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Bloodroot is effective in treating skin conditions such as warts, moles, skin tags and various skin inflammations.
Bloodroot is used to treat respiratory problems: Bloodroot extract in combination with other substances are used in treating sore throats, bronchial infections, pneumonia, common cold, whooping cough, bleeding lungs and sinus conditions.
Bloodroot is used for dental care: Bloodroot has been approved by FDA as toothpaste ingredient. Bloodroot extract has been found to fight infections like gingivitis and prevent the formation of cavities, plaque and tartar.
bloodroot flower 2Bloodroot for cancer treatment. Bloodroot contains Berberine, a substance found to fight cancer cells. Bloodroot extract are being tested to treat skin cancer and brain tumors.
Bloodroot used to treat cardiac conditions: Bloodroot is being used by pharmaceuticals as an ingredient for making drugs for heart problems. Bloodroot is believed to prevent heart palpitations and can improve blood flow in the body
Bloodroot used as an anesthetic. Bloodroot is used to treat migraine, body pains and joint pains.
Bloodroot is also used to treat colds, fever even liver conditions such as jaundice.
Bloodroot, Availability, Dosage And Use
bloodroot rhizomeBloodroot is commercially available in most health stores in dried powdered roots, bloodroot fluid extract, and in bloodroot tincture form.
Bloodroot tea: Boil 1 teaspoon of bloodroot rhizome (roots) to a cup of water. Let it steep for 20 minutes. Drink 3 times daily.
Bloodroot tincture: Take 1-2 ml of the tincture three times a day.
Bloodroot extract or ointment is applied to affected skin twice a day
Bloodroot Side Effects And Warnings
Warning:
Bloodroot is a potentially toxic herb and if taken in large doses can be fatal. Bloodroot is not edible.
Bloodroot should only be used under the supervision of an herbalist or licensed healthcare professional.
Large dose can cause dizziness, blurring of vision, vomiting, and nausea, burning feeling in the stomach and slowing of heart beat. If these side effect symptoms occur, seek immediate medical help.
Do not use when pregnant or nursing babies
Bloodroot, Herbal Medicine - Health Benefits
BloodrootBloodroot is used to treat skin problems. Bloodroot extract contains sanguinarin that has anesthetic, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and anti-fungal properties. Bloodroot is effective in treating skin conditions such as warts, moles, skin tags and various skin inflammations.
Bloodroot is used to treat respiratory problems: Bloodroot extract in combination with other substances are used in treating sore throats, bronchial infections, pneumonia, common cold, whooping cough, bleeding lungs and sinus conditions.
Bloodroot is used for dental care: Bloodroot has been approved by FDA as toothpaste ingredient. Bloodroot extract has been found to fight infections like gingivitis and prevent the formation of cavities, plaque and tartar.
bloodroot flower 2Bloodroot for cancer treatment. Bloodroot contains Berberine, a substance found to fight cancer cells. Bloodroot extract are being tested to treat skin cancer and brain tumors.
Bloodroot used to treat cardiac conditions: Bloodroot is being used by pharmaceuticals as an ingredient for making drugs for heart problems. Bloodroot is believed to prevent heart palpitations and can improve blood flow in the body
Bloodroot used as an anesthetic. Bloodroot is used to treat migraine, body pains and joint pains.
Bloodroot is also used to treat colds, fever even liver conditions such as jaundice.
Bloodroot, Availability, Dosage And Use
bloodroot rhizomeBloodroot is commercially available in most health stores in dried powdered roots, bloodroot fluid extract, and in bloodroot tincture form.
Bloodroot tea: Boil 1 teaspoon of bloodroot rhizome (roots) to a cup of water. Let it steep for 20 minutes. Drink 3 times daily.
Bloodroot tincture: Take 1-2 ml of the tincture three times a day.
Bloodroot extract or ointment is applied to affected skin twice a day
Bloodroot Side Effects And Warnings
Warning:
Bloodroot is a potentially toxic herb and if taken in large doses can be fatal. Bloodroot is not edible.
Bloodroot should only be used under the supervision of an herbalist or licensed healthcare professional.
Large dose can cause dizziness, blurring of vision, vomiting, and nausea, burning feeling in the stomach and slowing of heart beat. If these side effect symptoms occur, seek immediate medical help.
Do not use when pregnant or nursing babies