Simple Herbal Extracts | Red Root
Name |
Red Root |
Botanical Name |
Ceanothus americanus |
Part Used |
root |
Contraindications |
None * |
Traditional Information* |
An astringent useful for overactive mucosa and chronic catarrh. It is also indicated for lymphatic congestion, cystic breast disease, mononucleosis, splenomegaly and tonsillitis. Used with Fringe Tree and Milk Thistle, this herb has shown effectiveness for treating acute pancreatitis. |
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library, David Winston (RH) AHG
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