Sanguinaria
Sanguinaria
Sanguinaria (pronunciation: san-gwi-nair-ee-uh) is a genus of flowering plants in the poppy family Papaveraceae. They are native to North America and are commonly known as bloodroot due to the red sap that the roots produce.
Etymology
The term "Sanguinaria" is derived from the Latin word "sanguinarius", which means "bloody". This is in reference to the plant's red sap, which resembles blood.
Description
Sanguinaria plants are perennial herbs that grow up to 30 cm tall. They have lobed, basal leaves and white flowers with 8-12 petals. The roots are thick and fleshy, and they produce a bright red sap when cut.
Uses
Sanguinaria has been used in traditional medicine for its purported antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties. It is also used in homeopathy and has been incorporated into toothpastes and mouthwashes for its supposed oral health benefits.
Related Terms
- Papaveraceae: The poppy family, to which Sanguinaria belongs.
- Perennial: A type of plant that lives for more than two years.
- Herb: A plant used for its culinary, medicinal, or fragrant properties.
- Homeopathy: A system of alternative medicine that treats diseases with small amounts of substances that in larger amounts would produce symptoms of the disease.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Sanguinaria
- Wikipedia's article - Sanguinaria
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