Sanguinartia canadensis. Atributos médicos Medical Attributes of Sanguinaria canadensis - Bloodroot

Sanguinaria canadensis L., commonly known as bloodroot, red puccoon, Indian paint, redroot, pauson, or tetterwort, is found throughout most of North America east of the Rocky Mountains (Reed 1999). This herbaceous perennial is a member of the Papaveraceae (poppy family) (Reed 1999). It reaches a maximum of ten inches in height, has basal leaves that can be as wide as eight inches, and a white and yellow flower appearing in late winter continuing into early spring (Reed 1999). This species is found in rich woods, usually on banks or slopes (Anon 2003).