Blood Root

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Overview

Blood Root is a small, perennial Herb native to North America and Canada.

 

Botanical Name

 Sanguinaria canadensis

 Blood Root is from the Poppy (Papaveraceae) family.

 

Part Used

 Rhizome

 

Health Benefits of Blood Root

Oral Health

 Blood Root (used as a Mouthwash or Toothpaste) may alleviate and prevent Gingivitis (due to the Sanguinarine content of Blood Root inhibiting the ability of the Detrimental Bacteria that cause Gingivitis to adhere to newly formed Dental Plaque).  [1]

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