The bloodthirsty (bloodthirsty canadensis) is a perennial herbaceous plant with flowers native to the forests of eastern North America. It is a very pretty seedling that springs a single palmated leaf, deeply lobed, from a basal stem that wraps the white flower of 8 petals, ray type, when it appears at the beginning of spring (March-May) and disappears quickly.

The blade widens as the flower grows on its only stem, one or two centimeters above it, like a lady who strips of her mantle and throws it behind her, becoming a pedestal on which the flower rises. The set only measures about fifteen centimeters high. The flowers, which are pollinated by bees and flies, disappear in mid -May more or less, and then the leaf itself enters Letargo in mid -May. VERANODE BY MATURING ONLY THE LEADING GREEN PODA OF THE SEEDS.

These attract the ants, which take them to their nests and eat the fleshy/fruity part before throwing the seed into the gossip of the ants, where it germinates.

Double flowering bloodthirsty varieties for gardening trade have been developed. They flourish for much longer than wild.

The root is a rhizome that stores a bright red sap, reminiscent of the blood, and that gives name to the plant. It grows just below the soil surface. They form colonies that become small mounds or bushes that have a beautiful appearance in early spring.

Other names Sanguar

History and folklore

The bloodthirsty is a native wild flower of America that the native population used as a red dye. Apparently, it was also used as body paint, although it had to be cut with some other ingredient to avoid serious skin damage.

The bloodthirsty has enjoyed a long history of traditional medicinal use, but lately it has been criticized due to its caustic nature. It has been used in dentifrices and, more recently, as an antibacterial agent in the production of meat in Europe.

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Spread

The bloodthirsty is an American native plant that grows wild in the lush forests of eastern North America. However, because it is collected by many herbalists and magical users and the loss of habitat, I do not suggest this plant in the wild.

Unlike many wild flowers, it is relatively easy to grow in a shaded place in your garden. Maybe you can buy plants in a plant conservation center or in a distributor of native plants in your area. Do not take a bloodthirsty of forests or parks. Unless you have the permission of the owner, it is illegal.

You can spread the bloodthirsty for seeds, cuttings or division. It will spread for its rhizomes and its seeds forming beautiful bushes.

The bloodthirsty likes to be in the shade in a well drained soil, slightly acidic and with high organic content. He likes to grown with other plants, and Cohosh Black is a magnificent companion of the bloodthirsty. In general, he prefers to stay wet, but is quite indulgent. It is convenient to cover it well with dead lives or wood chips to give it the feeling of being in the forest.

Don’t worry if your plant seems to die in summer. Enter vegetative rest and will probably return in spring.

The roots grow a little more every year and are better harvested towards the sixth year. It is convenient to divide the bushes every 4 years to keep their vigor.

The bloodthirsty is very attractive to slugs. If they become a problem, fill a can of tuna with beer and find it up to half near the bloodthirsty.

Collection and storage

After the collection, wash the roots well, without bruise or break the skin. Place them on a mesh to dry in a warm place with good air circulation. Protect the roots of light and humidity. The roots will be dry when 1/4 have been reduced of their original size and can be folded without breaking.

Dry bleeding can be kept up to two years on paper or cardboard, shelter, humidity or light.

Magical attributes

The bloodthirsty is a popular protector breaks for root magic. He is also a marriage protector and helps promote harmony with extended family members, especially in -laws and helps prevent people from interfering with their marriage.

Blood roots vary in color: the darkest, between red and brown, are considered male or king roots, and the clearest, between orange and rosaceae, female or queen roots. Combined in a single red flannel, they are used to foster a healthy spouse sex life placing the bag under the couple’s mattress.

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Likewise, it is said that a bit of one in each root soaked in liquor, sometimes in combination with other herbs, ensures sexual power. Once the herbs have been infusion for several weeks, they sneak and drink a drink of the liquor to achieve the desired effect.

Place bloodthirsty on your door to encourage who enters to respect your marriage.

If you fear that someone tries to break your marriage, sew a little dry bloodthirsty on your pillow and your spouse.

The bloodthirsty can be taken or placed around the house (very high, beyond the reach of pets and children) as a general protection against negative energy or spells, or it may be burned to clean a negative energy zone.

Assuming that you are not going to eat it or rub your body with it, the bloodthirsty can replace the blood in the spells. Dry bloodthirsty can be done dust and added to the water to achieve the desired consistency.

Domestic use

The red sap of the root produces an interesting butter but caustic dye. It can also be used to dye wood.

Healing attributes and toxicity

Most of the active components of the bloodthirsty is stored in the rhizome. This sap is very toxic. It contains compounds similar to morphine and also destroys animal tissues. It is traditionally used in herbal medicine as a component of ointments destined to destroy abnormal skin growths, such as melanomas, warts and skin papillomas.

It is an extremely painful process that can cause serious scars if it is not done correctly. The FDA has investigated and prosecuted professionals for carrying out this particular remedy.

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However, the FDA has approved the use of Sanguinarina, a component of the Savia de la Silginaria, in dentifrices and colutations to help destroy the plaque, although it has been related to oral lesions.

The bloodthirsty has also been used for sore throat. Arce sugar that then sucks. You are also attributed expectorant and emética properties.

However, in my opinion, bloodthirsty should only be used due to its ornamental and magical values ​​and should never be applied to the skin or take internally, nor should pregnant women be manipulated. The prolonged use of bloodthirsty has been linked to oral cancer, glaucoma, edema, heart disease, abortions, fainting, collapses, changes in vision and diarrhea.