Red Root

About

Common Names

Red Root / Afaim Kez (Waejir)

Classification

Shrub

Description

A woody shrub with a distinctive red sap which can be pressed from the roots.

Ecology

Rarity

Distribution

Life Cycle

Uses

Cultivation

Culinary

Medicinal

• Antipyretic and Nervine - The leaves of the plant are used for antipyretic and nervine purposes.
• Coagulant - The pulp of the root makes an excellent coagulant.

Other

• Dye - This extracted root sap makes an excellent dye for textiles.

History

Cultural

Religious