Bloodroot Plant - History, Information, Research and Studies
History and Information
Traditionally, the bloodroot plant has been prescribed by herbalists for treating conditions ranging from skin conditions like warts, ringworms, and other fungal infections to sore throats.
Bloodroot has become very popular for its effectiveness in treating various skin tags and cancers. It has been recorded that Native Americans used bloodroot to treat fever and rheumatism.
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A note about the Bloodroot Herb - History, Information, Research and Studies
Herbs are God and nature's gifts to us. While the use of herbs and herb remedies has brought excellent results for many people, do note that their health benefits may be limited when they are used in isolation. However, when combined with some basic dietary and lifestyle good health habits, such as a full body detox and a proper understanding and application of nutrition, the impact on one's health will be greatly magnified.
In natural health and healing, we believe that the body has the ability to heal itself of any disease, even supposedly incurable diseases. We also believe in holistic health and healing, as we realize that different parts of the human body are highly interlinked, often beyond Mans understanding. It is thus a good idea to apply these fundamental health steps no matter how remote or unrelated a health condition may seem.
The root of the bloodroot herb secrets a sap when broken or cut and for this very reason the name bloodroot gained popularity. This sap is used in the preparation of various natural remedies.
The bloodroot plant is about 10-12 inches in height and has a single white flower. The plant blooms from the end of winter through spring. The botanical name of bloodroot is Sanguinaria Canadensis and it belongs to the Papaveraceae family.
It is found growing in several parts of North America and it grows abundantly in Alabama, Arkansas, Nova Scotia, Florida, Nebraska and Manitoba.
Bloodroot is also known by many other names, some of which are red root, snakebite, sweet slumber, coonroot, puccoon, tetterwort, and Indian paint.
Research, studies and other findings about the bloodroot herb
Researchers and herbalists all over the word are trying to determine the bloodroot's properties and abilities in treating cancer.
Lot of studies and research has reported that bloodroot contains some very interesting and important chemical substances, like sanguinarine, which has anesthetic properties.
In addition to this, research has also confirmed that the bloodroot plant contains chemical substances that help bloodroot to work effectively as an antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant, and antiseptic agent.
Besides all of the above, research has confirmed that the bloodroot herb has a lot of anti-gingivitis, anti-periodontic, as well as plaque fighting abilities which aid in treating several dental conditions.
Research also confirms that bloodroot contains certain diuretic, emetic, and gastrocontractant substances which help treat various ailments related to the digestive tract.
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