Historically it was often used in tinctures and extracts to treats a variety of ailments.
Traditional herbalists include the powerful Blood root in anti-plaque mouthwash and in digestive tonic combinations.
Bloodroot has one large basal leaf, up to 12 cm across, with 5-9 lobes. The leaves and flowers sprout from a reddish rhizome with bright orange sap that grows at or slightly below the soil surface.