Alum Root

Botanical: Geranium maculatum

Family: Geraniaceae (geranium)

Other common names: Cranesbill, Spotted Cranesbill, Geranium, Wild Geranium, Spotted Geranium, Dovefoot, Tormentil, Storksbill, Wild Cranesbill, Crowfoot, American Kino Root, Old Maid's Nightcap, Shameface, Alum Bloom

Alum Root is a North American herb that has been used in traditional Native American medicine for centuries in the treatment of inflammation and hemorrhoids.  It is a powerful astringent and is useful in restoring venous health, reducing passive bleeding and treating diarrhea.  Alum Root has also been determined to be active against the bacteria that causes tuberculosis.

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History and Uses:
Alum Root is native to North America and grows to about two feet tall with an erect stem that is unbranched, and with leaves that are deeply divided and toothed.  Alum Root has pinkish-purple flowers that grow in pairs in late Spring, giving way to a pod that is divided into five cells with a seed in each.  Alum Root is a strong astringent, due to its high tannin content, and was introduced to medicine by the Native American Indians.  Knowledgeable American physicians still use it to reduce inflammation of mucous membranes, curb irritation of hemorrhoidal tissue and to restore venous health.  Alum Root is an especially powerful astringent for passive bleeding, as occurs in hematuria, hemotysis and menorrhagia, and it has a potent healing effect on the entire gastrointestinal tract.  

Alum Root has been found to be active against tuberculosis bacteria, and it was also relied on by early American Indians to treat diarrhea, dysentery and leukorrhea, among other conditions.

Recommended Dosage:
Take two (2) Capsules, two (2) to three (3) times each day with water at mealtimes.

Contraindications:
Alum Root is not recommended for long-term use, as excessive use may cause liver damage.

Capsule Information:
Our Alum Root supplements are encapsulated in 100% Gluten-free, Vegetable Cellulose, Certified Kosher, size "00" Capsules. (click here for size comparison) Each capsule contains approximately 600 mg. each.