Family Name: Papaveraceae
Botanical Name(s): Sanguinaria canadensis
Popular Name(s): Red Root, Tetterwort, Indian Paint, Indian
Plant, Sanguinariat
Parts Used: Dried rhizome
Habitat: Blood Root is native to eastern North America.
Description: Blood Root is a perennial, herbaceous flowering
plant which grows to a height of 60 cm. The leaves are basal, each
coming from a bud on the rootstock with a size up to 30 cm across. It
bears a white flower with 8 to 12 petals arranged in two or more whorls.
Uses: Blood Root is used as an expectorant, anti-spasmodic,
emetic and cathartic substance. It is used to treat bronchitis, asthma
and laryngitis.
