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Cranesbill Root

Cranesbill is a perennial plant common in woodlands over most of North America, especially the eastern half. The stout, horizontal rootstock produces a hairy stem, growing from 1 to 2 feet high, as well as long-petioled basal leaves. Both basal and stem leaves are deeply 5- to 7-parted, with coarsely toothed, pointed lobes. The rose-purple flowers grow in pairs on axillary peduncles from April to July.

	5 lb	10 lb	25lb
Cranesbill Root c/s	@ $12.37/lb	@ $11.13/lb	@ $10.03/lb
Cranesbill Root Powder	@ $14.77/lb	@ $13.30/lb	@ $11.98/lb

Properties/Uses - Astringent, styptic. Cranesbill root is a strong astringent for both internal and external use. Internally, it is helpful against diarrhea and hemorrhage. It also makes a good mouthwash and gargle for sore throat, gum problems, and throat and mouth sores. One tribe of American Indians used a decoction of wild grape and cranesbill root as a mouthwash for children who had thrush. The powdered root is an effective blood coagulant and can be used to stop external bleeding.

Botanical Name - Geranium maculaturn

Part Used - Root

Common Names/Synonyms - Spotted Cranebill, Alum Root, Crowfoot, Geranium, Spotted Geranium, Wild Cranesbill, Wild Geranium.

Cautions - No side effects or contraindications with normal use.

Cranesbill in smaller sizes


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