Botanical name: Sanguinaria canadensis

Common names: Red Root, Red Indian Paint, Tetterwort, Bloodroot, Indian paint, Indian plant, pauson, red paint root, red puccoon, red root, sanguinariat

Warning: Potential skin irritant. Do not use on broken skin. Not for use during pregnancy. May cause gastrointestinal issues.

Native Americans used bloodroot as a dye and for its beneficial properties, and it was then later adopted into folk herbalism. Blood root is a strong botanical and can be used sparingly in infusions, tinctures, and topical applications.