A perennial herb, black root can reach a height of 1 m (3 feet). It features a straight stem, leaves with a lance-like form, and white blooms.
History & Folklore
Black root was used in moderation as a laxative, detoxifier, and treatment for liver diseases. It was known to the Native Americans of Delaware and Missouri as a severe purgative. Black root was used for liver disorders output in the 19th-century Physiomedicalist tradition.
Habitat & Cultivation
In woodlands and meadows all over North America, black root flourishes. Autumn is when the root is discovered.
Uses
Laxative when use in small doses
Liver and gallbladder disorders when used in small doses
Parts used
Dried root
Key Actions
Laxative
Liver disorders
Gallbladder disorders
Flatulence and bloating
Hemorrhoids
Rectal prolapse
Constituents
Volatile oil
Saponins
Sugars
Tannins
References
- Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 228.
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