Is Blood Root Edible? The Toxic Truth About This Plant
                                
                                
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                                Despite historical uses in traditional medicine and as a dye, the bloodroot plant (Sanguinaria canadensis) contains toxic compounds and is not safe for human consumption. The deep red sap that gives the plant its name is a potent substance filled with alkaloids that can cause severe health complications if ingested.