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Bloodroot
Bloodroot is indigenous to North America, growing in the East from Canada to the Carolinas and sometimes as far south as Florida. The species name is Sanguinaria Canadensis, when the root is cut, it appears to bleed.
Native Americans used this red exudation as a dye for decorating the body as well as textiles and thus sometimes known as “red puccoon or Indian paint.” The history of bloodroot is as colorful as the dye made from it.
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Bloodroot flowers very early in the spring, March or April. The beautiful flowers are usually white with seven to fourteen petals, sometimes tinged with rose or purple, closing at night or in shade. The root is used most often for medicinal purposes. The roots are small, finger thickness, and only 2-3 inches in length.
Medicinal uses of bloodroot were learned from Native Americans in the Lake Superior region (Ojibwa?), with the roots prepared into a paste, with Other uses such as washes or tinctures. Traditionally used either singly or in combination with other herbs. Indians also pulverized the roots for a wide variety of healing uses.
The use of Bloodroot is considered highly effective against many skin conditions, including ringworm, warts, fungoid tumors, and venereal infections. Localized external conditions such as: athlete’s foot, eczema, rashes, and fungal infections, washes may be preferred to the salve.
Some dental preparations have also used bloodroot for assisting gingivitis and plaque, with this herb found as an ingredient in some brands of toothpaste!
Research has established that bloodroot has a remarkable ability to remove mucus. However, it should never be used in large doses or for a prolonged period. Perhaps, its nasty taste is Nature’s way of warning against overuse internally!
Bloodroot is both bitter and pungent. Initially, bloodroot warms and stimulates, but also contains cooling properties that may overcome the heating ones.
The primary alkaloid in bloodroot, sanguinarine. In experiments on mice, sanguinarine, had a necrotizing affect on both carcinomas and sarcomas.
Externally, bloodroot is prized for its ability to clear up infections and stimulate the growth of healthy tissue. So far as can be determined, bloodroot has been the most common herb used in escharotic treatments.
Historically bloodroot has been combined with other herbs for the most efficacious use. Many tribes also added additional herbs to assist the healing process of health conditions knew the effectiveness of Bloodroot. Most Native Tribes found the use of this herb to be an additional blessing in their indigenous ways. Among them, The Zuni of New Mexico have a wonderful story about the a’neglakya plant, named for a boy who lived in the interior of the earth. The Ojibwa and Cherokee also used this herb. Bloodroot should always be used with caution as well as supervision.
Bloodroot is for ADULT USE ONLY! Orders contain literature and directions for use.
This tincture is recommended on the Supporting a Healthy Immune System reference page.
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Our Venus Fly Trap herbal extract is made from fresh organically-grown Dionaea Muscipula plants in a base of grain alcohol and filtered water.
The Venus Fly-Trap Plant (Dionaea Muscipula) is a species of carnivorous plants containing a powerful immune modulator named "naphthoquinone plumbagin." Published scientific research indicates that plumbagins in low doses are potent stimulators of macrophage activity1, anti-mutagenic2, elevates HDL3 (the good cholesterol), and prevented bacterial resistance to antibiotics in animal studies4.
A free 10 page information package is also sent with any order of this remarkable product.
References:
1. Abdul KM et al; Immmunopharmacology 1995 Sep; 30(3):231-6
2. Edenharder R et al; Food Chem Toxicol 1997 Mar-Apr;35(3-4):357-72
3. Sharma I et al; Indian J Physiol Pharmacol 1991 Jan;35(1):10-4
4. Durga R e~t al; Indian J Res 1990 Jan;S1:18-20
Metabolic effects: Increases or normalizes body temperature (unpublished anecdotal reports).
Important Directions for using Venus Fly-Trap extract
Adult Dosage Guidelines:
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Sublingual - full strength: Take 1/2 teaspoon (about 2 dropperfuls) and place directly under the tongue. Hold in mouth for 2 to 3 minutes or until completely absorbed. You may drink water or juice 5 minutes after placing the extract in mouth but not before. Repeat dose 3 to 5 times daily or as directed by a health care professional.
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Sublingual - half strength: Mix 1/2 tsp. water with 1/2 teaspoon of extract and hold in mouth till absorbed. Repeat dose 3 to 5 times daily.
Note on sublingual use: Recent experience has shown that absorbing Venus Fly-trap extract under the tongue is at least 3 times more effective than mixing it with water and drinking it. Apparently, stomach acid or enzymes inactivate some of its active properties.
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Note for first time users: Start off with 1/4 tsp. or 1 dropperful and gradually increase to an optimum dosage.
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Maintenance: One dropperful twice daily sublingually.
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Complementary: Colonies/enemas, Naltrexone, NK911, IP6, MethylB12, Soil-Based Organisms, Lemon/Extra Virgin olive oil drink, marine lipids, raw garlic, raw vegetable juices, cooked asparagus, castor oil packs over liver area, Macrobiotic diet, sea vegetables, Salads with parsley, beet greens, kale and dark green vegetables added, cold processed whey proteins, gelatin, digestive enzymes.
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What to avoid: soda, processed`sweets, deep fried foods, foods fried in vegetable oil. Cook foods only at low temperature with water (simmer or use a Crock Pot).
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Indications: Federal law prohibits the sale of most botanicals (including Venus Fly Trap) if health claims are made for treatment of disease. Persons with cancer, HIV, CFIDS, MS, Lyme's, Candidiasis or herpes should consult a Physician or health care practitioner knowledgeable in the use of botanical extracts for more information on the use of this product.
This tincture is recommended on the Supporting a Healthy Immune System reference page.
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