Buy: Sanguinaria canadensis

Parts Used:

Rhizome

Traditional Use:

As a remedy for skin cancer

Common Dose:

NOT RECOMMENDED

Activity:

Escharotic, local irritant.




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... "Sanguinarine kills animal cells by blocking the action of Na+/K+-ATPase transmembrane proteins. As a result, applying bloodroot to the skin may destroy tissue and lead to the formation of a large scab, called an eschar. Bloodroot and its extracts are thus considered escharotic".