Bloodroot was extensively used by Native Americans to treat a variety of disorders. In modern times, practitioners of alternative medicine mostly use bloodroot in the form of a salve to treat skin conditions as serious as cancer. It can also be used to get rid of moles and skin growths. Bloodroot is sold in the form of paste, tincture or salve. Salve is by far the most convenient to apply, especially if you are treating a large area of skin.
Step 1
Apply a thin layer of salve over the area you want to treat. Don't rub or pat the salve onto the skin and don't apply too much of it, as it can burn or affect the surrounding skin.
Step 2
Cover with a cotton bandage and secure with tape. Leave the bandage on for 24 hours, making sure it doesn't get wet.
Step 3
Repeat the process once a day for as long as needed until the wound starts to close or the growth shrinks. This might take several weeks. You'll know that it's time to stop when a scar starts to form.
Step 4
Clean the wound of any pus or fluids that are present and leave the wound uncovered until the scab falls on its own. Do not pick on it or attempt to remove it.
Step 5
Apply aloe vera gel or vitamin E oil to the wound once the scab is off. This will prevent a permanent scar from forming and help renew the skin while getting rid of dead cells.
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