Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot)

Traditional uses

US(Amerindian)

  • Anemia
  • Burn
  • Cosmetic
  • Emetic
  • Rheumatism
  • Sore(Throat)
  • Tonic
  • Divination
  • Fever
  • Narcotic
  • Stimulant

Turkey

  • Aphrodisiac
  • Emetic
  • Emmenagogue
  • Narcotic
  • Stimulant
  • Tea
  • Tonic
  • Vermifuge
  • Alterative
  • Laxative
  • Sternutatory
  • Preventitive
  • Sedative
  • Expectorant

USSR

  • Cancer

US

  • Cough
  • Emetic
  • Expectorant
  • Stimulant
  • Tonic
  • Poison
  • Polyp(Nose)

Canada

  • Cancer

US(Appalachia)

  • Medicine

Chemicals

Root

  • ALKALOIDS — 18000 to 70000
  • ALPHA-ALLOCRYPTOPINE
  • BERBERINE
  • CHELILUTINE
  • COPTISINE
  • OXYSANGUINARIDINE
  • SANGUIDIMERINE
  • SANGUILUTINE
  • SANGUINARINE — 6000 to 60000
  • BETA-ALLOCRYPTOPINE
  • CHELIRUBINE
  • PROTOPINE
  • SANGUIDARIDINE

Plant

  • ALLOCRYPTOPINE
  • CHELERYTHRINE
  • DIHYDROSANGUILUTINE
  • MALIC-ACID
  • OXYSANGUINARINE
  • PORPHYROXIN
  • PSEUDOCHELERYTHRINE
  • RESIN
  • STARCH
  • BETA-HOMOCHELIDONINE
  • SANGUIRUBINE

Activities

  1. Antibacterial — 6 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, CHELIRUBINE, MALIC-ACID, PROTOPINE, SANGUINARINE
  2. Pesticide — 6 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, CHELIRUBINE, MALIC-ACID, PROTOPINE, SANGUINARINE
  3. Antiinflammatory — 5 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, COPTISINE, PROTOPINE, SANGUINARINE
  4. Antiseptic — 5 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, MALIC-ACID, PROTOPINE, SANGUINARINE
  5. Antitumor — 5 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, COPTISINE, MALIC-ACID, SANGUIDIMERINE, SANGUINARINE
  6. Analgesic — 4 compounds; ALLOCRYPTOPINE, BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, PROTOPINE
  7. Antiarrhythmic — 4 compounds; ALLOCRYPTOPINE, ALPHA-ALLOCRYPTOPINE, BERBERINE, PROTOPINE
  8. Hypotensive — 4 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, PROTOPINE, SANGUINARINE
  9. Antiacetylcholinesterase — 3 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  10. Antiaggregant — 3 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, PROTOPINE
  11. Antimitotic — 3 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  12. Antineoplastic — 3 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  13. Antiviral — 3 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  14. Calcium-Antagonist — 3 compounds; BERBERINE, PROTOPINE, SANGUINARINE
  15. Candidicide — 3 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  16. Fungicide — 3 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  17. Gram(+)icide — 3 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, PROTOPINE, SANGUINARINE
  18. Hypertensive — 3 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, PROTOPINE, SANGUINARINE
  19. Lipase-Inhibitor — 3 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  20. Molluscicide — 3 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, CHELIRUBINE, SANGUINARINE
  21. 12-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor — 2 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  22. 5-Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor — 2 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  23. Abortifacient — 2 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE, PROTOPINE
  24. Aldose-Reductase-Inhibitor — 2 compounds; ALLOCRYPTOPINE, PROTOPINE
  25. Anesthetic — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, SANGUINARINE
  26. Antiedemic — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, SANGUINARINE
  27. Antispasmodic — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, PROTOPINE
  28. Antispermigenic — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, PROTOPINE
  29. Antitrypanosomic — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, SANGUINARINE
  30. Antitubercular — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, MALIC-ACID
  31. Antitussive — 2 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, PROTOPINE
  32. Cardiotonic — 2 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE, SANGUINARINE
  33. Cytotoxic — 2 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE
  34. Diuretic — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, SANGUINARINE
  35. DNA-Intercalator — 2 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  36. Emetic — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, SANGUINARINE
  37. Glaucomagenic — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, SANGUINARINE
  38. Gram(-)icide — 2 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  39. Immunostimulant — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, CHELERYTHRINE
  40. Irritant — 2 compounds; toxic activity; CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  41. Mycobactericide — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, MALIC-ACID
  42. Myorelaxant — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, PROTOPINE
  43. Nematicide — 2 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  44. Occulotensive — 2 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE, SANGUINARINE
  45. Sedative — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, PROTOPINE
  46. Sialogogue — 2 compounds; MALIC-ACID, SANGUINARINE
  47. Trichomonicide — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, SANGUINARINE
  48. Uterotonic — 2 compounds; BERBERINE, PROTOPINE
  49. (+)-Inotropic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  50. Absorbent — 1 compounds; STARCH
  51. Adrenolytic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  52. Amebicide — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  53. Amphicholeretic — 1 compounds; PROTOPINE
  54. Antiacne — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  55. Antiadrenergic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  56. Antialzheimeran — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  57. Antiamnesic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  58. Antiangiogenic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  59. Antiarthritic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  60. Antiatherosclerotic — 1 compounds; MALIC-ACID
  61. Antibacillus — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  62. Antibiotic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  63. Anticancer — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  64. Anticariogenic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  65. Antichlamydial — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  66. Anticholecystitic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  67. Anticholera — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  68. Anticholinergic — 1 compounds; PROTOPINE
  69. Anticholinesterase — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  70. Anticirrhotic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  71. Anticonjunctivitic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  72. Anticonvulsant — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE
  73. Antidiarrheic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  74. Antidote (Iodine) — 1 compounds; STARCH
  75. Antidysenteric — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  76. Antiendotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE
  77. Antienterotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE
  78. Antiesherichic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  79. Antifibrillary — 1 compounds; ALLOCRYPTOPINE
  80. Antifibromyalgic — 1 compounds; MALIC-ACID
  81. Antigiardial — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  82. Antigingivitic — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  83. Antiglaucomic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  84. Antigonorrhea — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  85. Antihepatomic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE
  86. Antihepatotic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE
  87. Antiherpetic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  88. Antihistaminic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  89. Antiischemic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  90. Antileishmanic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  91. Antilipogenic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  92. Antimalarial — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  93. Antimuscarinic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  94. Antimyalgic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  95. Antimycotic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  96. Antinephritic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  97. Antinesidioblastosic — 1 compounds; STARCH
  98. Antioxidant — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  99. Antioxidant Synergist — 1 compounds; MALIC-ACID
  100. Antiperiodontic — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  101. Antiperistaltic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  102. Antipharyngitic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  103. Antiphotooxidative — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  104. Antiplaque — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  105. Antiplasmodial — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  106. Antipneumonic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  107. Antipyretic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  108. Antisalmonella — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  109. Antiseborrheic — 1 compounds; MALIC-ACID
  110. Antisecretory — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  111. Antishigellic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  112. Antistaphylococcic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  113. Antistrep — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  114. Antisuperoxidogenic — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  115. Antisyphilitic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  116. Antitrachomic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  117. Antitumor (brain) — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  118. Antiulcer — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  119. Antivagal — 1 compounds; BETA-ALLOCRYPTOPINE
  120. Antivaginitic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  121. Astringent — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  122. Bacteristat — 1 compounds; MALIC-ACID
  123. Bilirubinolytic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  124. Bruchiphobe — 1 compounds; MALIC-ACID
  125. Cardioactive — 1 compounds; toxic activity; ALPHA-ALLOCRYPTOPINE
  126. Cardiodepressant — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE
  127. Carminative — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  128. Cholagogue — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  129. Cholekinetic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  130. Choleretic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  131. CNS-Depressant — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  132. CNS-Paralytic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BETA-HOMOCHELIDONINE
  133. Collyrium — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  134. Convulsant — 1 compounds; toxic activity; PROTOPINE
  135. COX-2-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  136. Cyclooxygenase-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  137. Digestive — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  138. Emollient — 1 compounds; STARCH
  139. Expectorant — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  140. Gastrocontractant — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  141. Hemopoietic — 1 compounds; MALIC-ACID
  142. Hemostat — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  143. Hepatotoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; SANGUINARINE
  144. Hypocholesterolemic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  145. Hypoglycemic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  146. Inotropic — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  147. Lachrymatory — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  148. Larvicide — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  149. Laxative? — 1 compounds; MALIC-ACID
  150. Leucocytogenic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  151. Lipoxygenase-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  152. Mutagenic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE
  153. Mydriatic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  154. Myocardiocontractant — 1 compounds; toxic activity; SANGUINARINE
  155. Myocardiodepressant — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE
  156. Myocontractant — 1 compounds; COPTISINE
  157. Oxytocic — 1 compounds; ALPHA-ALLOCRYPTOPINE
  158. Paralytic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; CHELERYTHRINE
  159. Phototoxic — 1 compounds; toxic activity; BERBERINE
  160. Plasmodicide — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  161. Poultice — 1 compounds; STARCH
  162. Prostaglandin-Synthesis-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  163. Protisticide — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  164. Respiradepressant — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  165. Respirainhibitor — 1 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE
  166. Respirastimulant — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  167. RNA-Depressant — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  168. RT-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  169. Soporific — 1 compounds; ALLOCRYPTOPINE
  170. Spasmogenic — 1 compounds; PROTOPINE
  171. Stomachic — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  172. Sympatholytic — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  173. Tetanic — 1 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE
  174. Topoisomerase-I-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; CHELERYTHRINE
  175. Topoisomerase-II-Inhibitor — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  176. Trypanocide — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  177. Uterocontractant — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  178. Vagostimulant — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  179. Vasoconstrictor — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  180. Vasodilator — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  181. Vasomotor-Stimulant — 1 compounds; SANGUINARINE
  182. Vermifuge — 1 compounds; BERBERINE
  183. Vibriofuge — 1 compounds; BERBERINE

Toxic compounds

  • ALPHA-ALLOCRYPTOPINE — Cardioactive; Root
  • BERBERINE — Abortifacient; Root
  • BERBERINE — Anticonvulsant; Root
  • BERBERINE — Antiendotoxic; Root
  • BERBERINE — Antienterotoxic; Root
  • BERBERINE — Antihepatomic; Root
  • BERBERINE — Antihepatotic; Root
  • BERBERINE — Cardiodepressant; Root
  • BERBERINE — Cardiotonic; Root
  • BERBERINE — Cytotoxic; Root
  • BERBERINE — Mutagenic; Root
  • BERBERINE — Myocardiodepressant; Root
  • BERBERINE — Phototoxic; Root; 9 ppm
  • BETA-HOMOCHELIDONINE — CNS-Paralytic; Plant
  • CHELERYTHRINE — Cytotoxic; Plant
  • CHELERYTHRINE — Irritant; Plant
  • CHELERYTHRINE — Paralytic; Plant
  • PROTOPINE — Abortifacient; Root; 70 mg/kg
  • PROTOPINE — Convulsant; Root
  • SANGUINARINE — Cardiotonic; Root
  • SANGUINARINE — Hepatotoxic; Root; 10 mg/kg ipr rat
  • SANGUINARINE — Irritant; Root
  • SANGUINARINE — Myocardiocontractant; Root