This common North American woodland plant (Geranium Maculatum) was used by the American Indians for its astringent value in treating piles, chronic dysentery, and children's cholera.
Wild Geranium is considered to be useful in healing sores and wounds. Geranium Maculatum also aids in relieving swelling, sore throats, and internal bleeding.
Geranium has also been used in eyewashes, mouthwashes, and deodorants. Its extract is styptic, tonic, and astringent.
Common name(s)
Geranium Maculatum
Wild Cranesbill
Alum Root
Spotted Cranesbill
Storksbill
Chocolate Flower
Dove’s Foot
Shameface
Old Maid’s Nightcap
Crowfoot
Plant ingredients
Spotted Geranium, known as Geranium maculatum, is a native North American wild perennial that can grow up to two feet tall.