Sanguinaria canadensis Common name: Bloodroot
Family: Papaveraceae
Part used: Rhizome
Constituents: Benzophenanthridine alkaloids
Medicinal actions: Expectorant, antimicrobial, anasethetic
Medicinal use: Sanguinaria is indicated in chronic, congestive lung conditions.
Pharmacy: Tincture (1:5), 2-5ml TID. Decoction: 1 tsp dried root/cup water; 1 cup TID.
Toxicity: None reported.
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