Geranium maculatum
( Alumroot, American Cranesbill, member of the Geraniaceae family )
Medicinal Preparation
Decoction: Strong Decoction, 1-4 ounces,
both to 4X a day.
Tincture: [1:5, 50% alcohol, 10% glycerin]
in 1/2 to 1 teaspoon doses
Parts Used
Whole plant, roots
Active properties
- Highly astringent, tannins
- Tonic herb
- Antiseptic
Medicinal Uses
Internally
- Diarrhea
- Dysebtery
- Cholera
- Gastroenteritis
- Colitis
- Pepic ulcers
- Hemorrhages
- Excessive menstruation
Externally
- Purulent wounds
- Hemorrhoids
- Thrush
- Vaginal discharge
- Inflammations of the mouth, gums, and throat
