Health Benefits of Bitterroot

Bitterroot is a little perennial plant and is native to western North America. The plant grows in forest environments. It has several stems and its length is between 1 and 3 cm. A flower appears on each stem and has 10 to 19 petals. The color of the flower ranges from white to pink. Its flowering season happens from April to July. The plant produces 6 to 20 round seeds at maturity. The roots are fleshy and radiating. Native American tribes consumed the taproot for nutritional balance. It has a bitter taste. The bark has been removed and the roots are boiled or pit-roasted and can be consumed directly or dried it, ground it to powder and used.

Kingdom: Plantae
Order: Caryophyllales

Family: Portulacaceae

Genus: Lewisia Pursh
Species: Lewisia rediviva pursh

Health Benefits of Bitterroot:

Bitterroot preserves heart health, eliminates pain, reduces irritation, calms the nerves, protects the skin, detoxifies the body and maintains blood sugar level. 

Word of caution:

It is a powerful herb which has significant effects on the body. Hence, start with small doses. Before consuming regularly get proper advice from the herbalist or medical professional. 

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