Bloodroot, wild crafted (Sanguinaria canadensis)
1/2 ounce (14 grams), approx. 2 Tbsp.
Internal use is not recommended due to the presence of benzophenanthride alkaloids in the root.
Blood root is reputed to act as a natural insect repellent. It is also used to produce a dye for coloring wool and fabric.
Origin: United States
Active compounds: Isoquinoline alkaloids, including Sanguinarine, Chelerythrine, Sanguidaridine, Oxysanguinaridine, Sanguilutine, Berberine, Coptisine, Chelilutine, Protopine, Sanguidimerine, Sanguirubine, and a- and b-Allocryptopine; Alkaloids Sanguinarine, Chelerythrine, Protopine and B. homochelidonine; Protopine, one of the most widely diffused of the opium alkaloids. The rhizome also contains red resin and an abundance of starch.
Storage tips: Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark place.
Safety: Internal use is not recommended due to the presence of benzophenanthride alkaloids in the root.
