Bloodroot Sanguinaria Canadensis

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Description: herbaceous perennial, spring ephemeral with a white flower and a single,
round lobed-leaf. Rhizome is blood-red in color.
Part used: rhizome (underground stem)
Used as/for: fight plaque (toothpaste and mouth washes), inflammation, bacteria,
coughs, spasms, causes vomiting, wound cleaning, skin cancers to the nose and ear,
chronic bronchitis and asthma
Preparations: decoctions, tinctures and syrups
Habitat: rich woods