Bloody cranesbill is a perennial herbaceous plant from the geranium family (Geraniaceae). The species is botanically accepted as Geranium sanguineum L. and is native from Europe to Western Siberia and the Caucasus, including Bulgaria.
The plant develops a strong rhizome and prostrate to ascending, branched and hairy stems. The leaves are rounded to kidney-shaped in outline and deeply divided, often turning reddish in autumn. The flowers are solitary, purple-red to reddish-violet, with five petals. The roots and rhizomes are valuable tannin-rich raw materials for herbal powders, extracts, products with astringent action and external formulations.
Basic Information
- Latin name: Geranium sanguineum L.
- Part used: root and rhizome (Rhizoma et Radix Geranii sanguinei)
- Origin: Bulgaria
- Raw material type: wild-harvested
- Harvest period: August – October, after seed maturation and withering of the aerial parts
- Drying: in well-ventilated rooms or dryers at temperatures up to 40°C
Raw Material Characteristics
The roots and rhizomes are cleaned from soil and aerial parts, then dried carefully to preserve the natural colour, astringent profile and overall botanical quality.
Chemical Composition
Bloody cranesbill contains mainly polyphenols, tannins, flavonoids, phenolic compounds and essential oil with volatile constituents such as linalool, benzyl alcohol, alpha-cadinol, globulol and viridiflorol.
Suitable for the Production of
- dry and liquid botanical extracts
- herbal teas and blends
- oral-care products
- external formulations with processed raw material
- cosmetic products
- herbal powders
Medicinal Properties and Effects on the Body
Bloody cranesbill has the following properties:
- astringent action
- anti-inflammatory
- antimicrobial
- antioxidant
- haemostatic in external use
- beneficial effect on the skin and mucous membranes
Forms Available
- bloody cranesbill root and rhizome (Rhizoma et Radix Geranii sanguinei) – whole dried, crushed, cut to custom size, or powdered
Quality and Documentation
Upon request, a Certificate of Analysis (COA), technical documentation, batch traceability and additional documents may be provided.
Inquiry
Contact us for availability, bulk quantities, samples and a custom quotation based on the required raw material specifications.
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