Cranesbill Herbal Remedies
Cranesbill is an astringent, styptic herb given for diarrhea and external bleeding. It is sometime mixed with other herbs for internal bleeding and is used as a douche for leukorrea and topically for hemorrhoids. Cranesbill has a taste of BITTER, ASTRINGENT and a temperature of NEUTRAL.
Cranesbill Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Cranesbill Decoction | 1 cup 2-3 x daily |
| Cranesbill Tincture | 5-30 drops daily |
Cranesbill Reference Information
| Latin Name | Geranium maculatum |
| Other Names | Wild geranium |
| Part Used | Root, Herb |
| Herb Forms | Bulk herb, tincture. |
| Affects | Blood, Digestive system, Reproductive system |
| Cautions | None noted. |
| Botanical Info | A perennial member of the Geranium family with three to five parted leaves and rose-purple flowers; native to the forests of the eastern United States. |
Supporting Research
McGuffin, M. et al. 1997. Botanical Safety Handbook. Boca Raton: CRC Press.
Wren, R.C. 1988. Potter's New Cyclopaedia of Botanical Drugs. Essex: C.W. Daniel Co. Ltd.