Product Name
Historical uses
Category
Issued
Red Root
Sanguinaria canadensis
Antiseptic, antispasmodic, emetic, emmenagogue, expectorant.
Single product
Nov. 1996
Replaces:
N/A
Common Names:
Red Root, Bloodroot, Red Puccoon, Tetterwort, Sanguinaria, Indian Red Plant.
Parts Used:
Rhizomes.
Historical Uses:
Red Root has a long history of use, especially in Russia and North America where it has been used for the treatment of rheumatism and various skin ailments such as warts, eczema, nasal polyps and skin cancer.
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Internally, Red Root has been employed as an emetic and expectorant to treat asthma and bronchitis.
2
Red Root is reputed to help reduce and limit the deposition of dental plaque.
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Contraindications:
Avoid during pregnancy, lactation and in cases of glaucoma.
Adverse reactions:
Avoid excessive consumption and taking over prolonged periods.
Dosage:
10 to 40 drops three times per day. Externally, use as needed three to four times per day. For dental plaque, apply on gums and teeth as needed before brushing teeth, two to three times per day.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill
of Content, Melbourne, 1989; Dr. A. B. Howard,
Herbal Extracts
,1990;
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
; Varro E. Tyler, PhD,
Herbs of Choice The therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals
, PPP, NY, 1994;
Product Status Manual
, Health Canada, 1993; M. Grieve,
A Modern Herba
l, Internet site Botanical.com.
© 2000, Pure Herbs J.B. Ltd
All right reserved
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The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
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S.Talalaj & Dr A.S.Czechowicz,
Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects,Hill
of Content,Melbourne, 1989,p.72
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
