Apiaceae
Maryland sanicle
Sanicula marilandica L. var. petiolulata Fernald
Indigenous Names: yaȟóta
Medicinal Documentation
Lakota
The juice can even "burn" one's skin. Blood root is made into a very weak decoction and is then used to treat fevers and rheumatism, and to induce vomiting. A poultice of the root is also used in the treatment of Sanguinaria skin cancers and other skin conditions.
Botanical Reference
Parts Documented: root
Safety Notes: root is applied to snakebites Bloodroot must be used with extreme caution. It is incredibly potent and toxic in large doses.