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Submitted on: 29-04-2013; Answers: 3; Tagged under: Naturopathy Cancers       ✘ Report abuse
Q Hi there I have been recommended blood root for removing a mole that has suddenly appeared, grown, is a bit itchy and varied color. I have had a friend do the blood root process successfully - the length of roots that got drawn out looked like they may have been missed by a surgeon as they were so long, which makes me wary of getting this addressed by a doctor whose only move will be to cut it out. I understand that if the mole is not abberant or dangerous nothing is likely to happen. I also understand that it can be a painful process, takes time, and you need to be careful with the wound etc. So my questions are: how would one choose a particular recipe, is there something better out there, and, without fearmongering, is there anything else that needs to be considered please? thanks in advance

A Using blood root is a painful experience and certainly less 'clean' that having surgery. BUT it works and the scarring is usually less than having a mole excised by knife. I have successfully used it on my face and have no scars 5 months later. That said, my lesions were not deep. Feel free to call me for more info. Astarte
Answered by: Your Essential Wellbeing;
Answered on: 05-05-2013;
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A Hi there, the first thing I would do would be to get the mole properly diagnosed before proceeding with what could be a painful and destructive process. If you do decide to go ahead with the bloodroot, seek out a professional who has had good experience with using it rather than doing it yourself as it does also destroy healthy tissue not just diseased tissue. My approach to health is to assess what you are eating that could be contributing to unusual growths, poor skin quality and health in general, and what could be added into your diet and herbs to take internally that will improve metabolism, repair processes etc. All the best, Helen
Answered by: Vibrant Health Centre;
Answered on: 30-04-2013;
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A Hi there
I don't use blood root in my practice - if this is something you wish to do you will need to find a reliable source of the salve.
In terms of other considerations: Potential side effects of bloodroot products include significant tissue destruction, escarification, and keloid formation.(Dermatitis. 2012 Nov-Dec;23(6):281-3, and read these before deciding if it really is the best treatment for you: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20932193
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/12472348
All the best.
Sharon
Answered by: House of Health Ltd;
Answered on: 29-04-2013;
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