Red Root and Powder Profile
Also known as
Ceanothus americanus. New Jersey tea, Ceanote, and Wild Snowball.
Introduction
Red root is a shrub also known as white snowball for its clusters of white flowers borne in early summer. Its root is bitter and its root tea has a "bite." Red root was used as a substitute for tea during the American Revolutionary War.
Constituents
Ceanothine, tannins.
Parts Used
Root bark.
Typical Preparations
Teas, tinctures and in capsule form. Also used as a natural dye.
Summary
Red root gargles stop sniffling and salivation associated with colds, flu, bronchitis, and asthma. The herb is also used in teas to stop dribbling of urine caused by urinary tract infection. The roots and root bark of New Jersey tea was used extensively by the North American Indians to treat fevers and problems of the mucous membranes such as catarrh and sore throats. Current day usage of the roots concentrates on their astringent, expectorant and antispasmodic actions and they are employed in the treatment of complaints such as asthma, bronchitis and coughs.
Precautions
None.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
