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Source of validity: Traditional
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Deer Root (also known as Collinsonia canadensis or stone root) has a history of use in traditional herbal medicine, particularly in North America. In the 19th and early 20th centuries, Eclectic physicians and herbalists employed deer root for a variety of ailments, including circulatory disorders and conditions described as "blood poisoning," which may have referred to sepsis, infections, or blood toxicity. The plant was believed to have blood-purifying, diuretic, and anti-inflammatory properties. However, these uses were based on empirical observation and the theories of humoral medicine rather than modern scientific research. There is minimal, if any, clinical or pharmacological evidence to support its efficacy in treating blood poisoning or systemic infections. No modern scientific studies have validated deer root’s effectiveness for blood poisoning, and it is not recognized in current medical practice for this purpose. Therefore, the use of deer root for blood poisoning is rooted in tradition, with little to no scientific validation, and should not be relied upon as a treatment for serious medical conditions such as sepsis.

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