Cranesbill
Cranesbill.Also known as- Geranium maculatum, Geranium robertianum, Wild Geranium, Alum Root, American Cranesbill, Spotted Cranesbill, Old MaidÍs Nightcap, and Crowfoot. Introduction Cranesbill is an unusually rich source of tannins. It is so rich in tannins that it is a traditional astringent for bleeding, and an essential tool of Russian herbal medicine for treating diarrhea. Constituents Tannins, which oxidize to give the tea a red color, also gums, resins, starch, anthocyanidins, and calcium oxalate. Parts Used Leaves (of herb Robert) or roots (of Geranium maculatum). Typical Preparations Tea, tincture, and poultice. Summary Cranesbill is used for its tannins, compounds that cause proteins in mucous membranes and other linings of the human body exposed directly to the tea to cross-link to prevent leakage or infection. Its primary use in modern herbal medicine is to treat diarrhea in children without side effects. It is also used in poultices to treat pain from infection or inflammation and to relieve the discomfort of cyclic breast pain. The "tanning" action of cranesbill makes it useful for treating conditions as varied as sore throat, canker sores, ulcers, burns, gingivitis, leukorrhea, hemorrhoids, Precautions None reported.
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