Blood root (Sanguinaria canadensis L.)

Article 1: botanical characteristics, synonymic, chemical composition, use in Dentistry, Homeopathy and Veterinary, and as a food supplement

Abstract

Current review presents the analytical study of Sanguinaria canadensis L, with regards to its botanical characteristics, synonymic problems as well as its chemical composition, use as a food supplement and in dentistry, homeopathy and veterinary medicines. It is shown that the wrong translation of this plant, even in the PubMed database, results in likely terminological errors in the botanical identification and synonymic confusion of Sanguinaria canadensis L. It was identified that blood root, Sanguinaria canadensis L, has a long-time use in homeopathy, no toxicity was observed in therapeutic doses and matrix solutions. The established function of Sanguinaria canadensis L. as a food supplement, as well as in a wide spectrum of its usage without toxicity in veterinary medicines, allow scientists to consider its use in biologically active supplements and as a specialized food supplement.