Bloodroot has a long history of use by Native Americans to address a variety of infections including ringworm and other skin infections.
Another use has been to use it as a dye for cloth and leather.
Parts of the plant used
Rhizomes
Other names for this plant include
– Indian pain
– Tetterwort
– Red paucoon
– Coon root
– Snakebite
– Sweet slumber
Medicinal uses
Anti-infective – traditionally bloodroot has been used by Native Americans to treat ringworm and other skin infections
Cervical dysplasia – This refers to abnormal growth on the cervix which is often called a precancerous lesion.
Respiratory system – Bloodroot has been used as an expectorant to help remove phlegm from the lungs, bronical irritaiton.
Herbal Pharmacy Recipes
Syrup – 1 teaspoon, 1 to 3 times daily
Tincture – 5 to 10 drops, 1 to 3 times daily
Harvesting
Bloodroot tends to grow well in rich, well drain soil in full to partial sun. The root is thick and round producing a red and orange liquid hence the coloring properties.
His research on plant medicine has led to more than 45 publications and abstracts.This research has been presented at international meetings in the USA, France, Turkey, Peru, Israel, Austria, and Italy.
Categories: Herbal Pharmacy, Infection
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