Cranesbill Root
Wildharvested & Kosher Certified
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- Geranium maculatum
- Origin: USA
Common Name
Standardized: cranesbill
Other: alumroot, storksbill, wild geranium
Botanical Name
Geranium maculatum L.
Plant Family: Geraniaceae
Overview
Cranesbill is a two foot high bush with erect, unbranched stems with "toothed" leaves and pinkish-purple flowers that grows in temperate woodlands across North America. Cranesbill is an unusually rich source of tannins.
Parts Used
Leaves (of herb Robert) or roots (of Geranium maculatum).
Typical Preparations
Tea, tincture, and poultice.
Summary
Cranesbill is used for its tannins, compounds that cause proteins in mucous membranes and other linings of the human body exposed directly to the tea to cross-link.
Precautions
Specific: No known precautions.
General: We recommend that you consult with a qualified healthcare practitioner before using herbal products, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, or on any medications.
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This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.