Common Name: Blood Root, Red Puccoon, Indian Plant, Red Root, Red Paint Root, Tetterwort, Indian Paint, Pauson
Latin Name: Sanguinaria Canadensis
Tsalagi Name: Unkown
Parts Used: Root
Caution: Powerful herb, use with caution.

Medicinal Uses: Root tea is a good wash for sores and ulcers, root decoction in small doses is good for coughs, lung inflamations and croup.
Food Uses: NONE
Other Uses: Root makes red dye.