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Geranium maculatum
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Native North American perennial with deeply divided leaves; one of the best astringent herbs used by Indigenous peoples and Eclectic physicians.
Native North American perennial with deeply divided leaves; one of the best astringent herbs used by Indigenous peoples and Eclectic physicians. Key active compounds include tannins (up to 28%), gallic acid, ellagic acid.
tannins (up to 28%), along with gallic acid and ellagic acid, are the primary bioactive compounds in Cranesbill Geranium. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth, promotes tissue regeneration and modulates local inflammation.
Astringent (very high tannin)
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Wound healing
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Antimicrobial
Anti-inflammatory
Diarrhea and dysentery by many Indigenous tribes
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Wound healing and bleeding
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Ulcers
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Used by Menominee, Potawatomi and many tribes
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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