Health Benefits of Red Root
Health Benefits of Red Root
Red root (ceanothus americanus), also known as New Jersey tea, wild snowball or mountain sweet, is a white flowering shrub with a long, reddish root native to eastern North America.
Red root has been used by Native Americans for medicinal purposes for thousands of years to help treat colds, fevers, urinary tract infections, toothaches, pneumonia, and digestive issues.
Red root is rich in antioxidants, including alkaloids and tannins. Antioxidants help fight free radicals in the body and may help prevent the risk of chronic diseases.
Red root has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties.
Red root may help promote wound healing. Red root may also promote skin health. Red root may promote heart health and circulation.
Red root may help boost your immunity. Red root may help support your lymphatic system and improve detoxification. Red root may also help support liver and spleen health.
Red root may interact with certain medications such as blood thinners.
As always consult with your physician.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Redroot
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/red-root
https://efotg.sc.egov.usda.gov/references/public/va/NRCS_CulturallySignificantPlants_2010.pdf
https://www.healthifyme.com/blog/red-root-health-benefits/
https://www.wishgardenherbs.com/blogs/wishgarden/red-root-a-rich-history-and-richer-health-benefits
https://www.drugs.com/npc/bloodroot.html