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Botanical name: Sanguinaria canadensis
Other names: Canada puccoon, bloodwort, red root, red puccoon,
Family Papaveraceae
Botany
Perennial, flowering plant native to North America.
Therapeutic actions
Anti-bacterial: destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
Anti-fungal: destroys fungal infections
Emetic: induces vomiting
Expectorant: expels mucus in the respiratory system
Safety
Large doses internally are poisonous and lethal.
Do not take undiluted extract drops internally.
Lower dosage or discontinue us if stomach irritation, nausea, vomiting, or other uncomfortable symptoms occur.
No not take during pregnancy or nursing.