> Supplement Index > Toothwort / Dentaria diphylla / Cardimine diphylla / Broadleaf Toothwort / Cardamine / Crinkleroot / Indian Pepper / Pepperoot / Pepperwort > Toothwort General Information Toothwort Uses & Scientific Evidence For Toothwort Dosage Information Toothwort Safety & Interaction Information Buy Products That Contain Toothwort - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Toothwort General Information Toothwort is a North American evergreen plant that grows best in deep, moist woodland areas. It has thick dark green stem leaves that are notched, and are divided into three broad leaflets. The roots are tender with long rhizomes that grow close to the top of the ground. Native American tribes made a type of mace powder from the root of this herb and blew it into the eyes of the enemy to disable them. They used the dried herb as snuff to cause hallucinations during rituals. Toothwort is said to have sedative, digestive, analgesic, and tonic properties. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Toothwort Uses & Scientific Evidence For The fresh or dried root of Toothwort works great on toothache pain. A tea made from the root is used in treating colds and congestion, and as a gargle for sore throats. Toothwort tea can also be used to soothe and calm nerves and is a mild natural relaxant. The fresh juice can aid in digestion. The crushed root of Toothwort can be used externally as a plaster for aches, pains, and rheumatism. The fresh roots of this herb are edible and are hot and peppery to taste. It has even been used as a substitute for horseradish. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Toothwort Dosage Information Toothwort comes in various forms and is an ingredient in many products. For best results, read and follow product label directions. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - - - Toothwort Safety & Interaction Information There are no known safety issues or interactions associated with Toothwort when taken in the recommended doses. - - - - - - - - - - - - Back to Top - - - - - - - - - - Buy Products That Contain Toothwort Below