Bloodroot

Summary:

With the scientific name Sanguinaria canadensis, this flowering plant can be found throughout the northeastern United States and some parts of Nova Scotia. The plant had been used by Native Americans for generations in its natural form and formed an important part of herbal medicine. You may not recognize the name bloodroot right away, but depending on where you are in the world, you may know this perennial herbaceous plant as redroot, bloodwort, or even tetterwort.

These plants are usually found in damp forests and thickets but are now grown commercially to supply the high demand for bloodroot extracts. The extract can be acquired from every part of the plant, although the sap can be quite toxic in large quantities. You can also get a powdered form of this herbal supplement. Berberine is one of the most important active ingredients in bloodroot, as it has been the most widely studied and has been found to have a significant impact on the body.(Organic Facts)

 

Botanical name:

Sanguinaria canadensis

Origin:

USA/ Canada

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