Have you heard about bloodroot? Bloodroots (sanguinaria canadensis) are perennial plants in the poppy family that originated in North America. They have long been used in herbal medicines. Bloodroot grows primarily in North America and India. This plant goes by several other names, including redroot, bloodwort, etc.
The rhizomes and root of the plant contain an orange-red latex. Native Americans employed bloodroot extensively in ritual and medicine. The dye was used as a body paint. Native Americans have used bloodroot in blood purification, wound healing, pain and fever relief.
Bloodroot is different from burdock root, which has been used for thousands of years in Asia and Europe due to its antioxidant contents such as phenolic acids, quercetin and luteolin. The medicinal properties of the plant are derived from multiple alkaloids found within the rhizome. Sanguinarine and chelerythrine are the most well-studied particularly for their anticancer properties.
Red root has a long history of use in traditional medicine. People brewed the root as a tea and used it to treat colds, fever, pneumonia, digestive problems, toothaches, and urinary tract infections in women. Red root contains tannins and alkaloids and other compounds that provide antioxidant and antimicrobial health benefits. It is popular in homeopathic medicine, especially to support the health of the spleen and respiratory and lymphatic systems.
Amazing Health benefits of Bloodroot (Redroot) Include the Following:
- Purifies blood and reduces high blood pressure.
- Treats skin conditions such as skin infections, acne and eczema.
- Relieves respiratory issues such as cough, excess phlegm and sinus congestion.
- It is used in the mouthwash and toothpaste due to its antibacterial properties.
- Prevents cancers.
Red root dosage recommendations can vary depending on the product and how it’s manufactured. If you are considering trying this for a health condition, discuss it with a clinician first. The bloodroot plant, especially its juices, contains a poisonous alkaloid compound called sanguinarine and it is unsafe to consume sanguinarine in large amounts because this can cause symptoms such as skin damage, dizziness, breathing problems, slowed heart rate, vomiting, and fainting.
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