How to Use Bloodroot Internally

Bloodroot was used in colonial America as a wart remedy and by Native Americans to stain their skin during ceremonial dances and as a fabric dye and herbal cure. A member of the poppy family, bloodroot produces morphine-like benzylisoquinoline alkaloids that are used in some cough remedies as an anti-spasmodic agent. You can use bloodroot internally for coughs, asthma or bronchitis, but see your physician if your condition persists and be aware of certain precautions.

Things You'll Need

• Dried bloodroot powder or liquid extract
• Saucepan
• Piece of muslin or coffee filter
• Water
• Glass

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Instructions

Using Bloodroot Powder

• 1

  Mix 1 tsp. of the herb with 1 cup of water in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

• 2

  Take the pan off the heat and steep the mixture for 15 minutes.

• 3

  Strain through a piece of muslin or a coffee filter, pour into a glass and drink the "tea" up to three times a day.

Using Bloodroot Extract

• 4

  Buy a bottle of prepared bloodroot extract. Look for a mixture of bloodroot, filtered water and 55 to 64 percent organic grain alcohol.

• 5

  Add 10 to 20 drops of the bloodroot tincture to a glass of warm water.

• 6

  Prepare and drink the mixture up to three times a day.