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CranesbillFind ProductsAlso indexed as:Geranium maculatum, Alum Root, Old Maid's Nightcap, Wild Geranium, Alum Bloom © Steven Foster Botanical names: Geranium maculatumParts Used & Where GrownCranesbill originated in North America and is sometimes grown ornamentally in a variety of flower colors. The root is primarily used in herbal medicine, but the above-ground part of the plant has also been used traditionally by herbalists.
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Traditional Use (May Not Be Supported by Scientific Studies)The Blackfoot Indians of North America used the root of cranesbill and closely related plants to stop bleeding.1 Cranesbill has also been used by other indigenous tribes of North America to treat diarrhea. Copyright © 2024 TraceGains, Inc. All rights reserved. Learn more about TraceGains, the company. The information presented by TraceGains is for informational purposes only. It is based on scientific studies (human, animal, or in vitro), clinical experience, or traditional usage as cited in each article. The results reported may not necessarily occur in all individuals. Self-treatment is not recommended for life-threatening conditions that require medical treatment under a doctor's care. For many of the conditions discussed, treatment with prescription or over the counter medication is also available. Consult your doctor, practitioner, and/or pharmacist for any health problem and before using any supplements or before making any changes in prescribed medications. Information expires December 2024. |