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Using Herbal Treatments, Including Bloodroot, to Treat Skin Cancer

White Bloodroot Flowers
Herbal treatments, including bloodroot, are gaining attention for their potential in treating skin cancer. Bloodroot, or Sanguinaria canadensis, is a North American plant used traditionally for various conditions, including skin diseases. Its active compound, sanguinarine, has shown potential anticancer properties in laboratory studies. Bloodroot is a key ingredient in black salve, a topical product believed to selectively destroy abnormal skin cells, leaving healthy tissue unharmed.