Cranesbill

# 🌿 Cranesbill

**Scientific Name:** Geranium maculatum
**Botanical Family:** Geraniaceae (Geranium family)
**Plant Type:** Herb
**Geographical Origin:** North America

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## 🔹 Description
Cranesbill is an astringent herb used for gastrointestinal issues and wound healing.

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## 🔹 Healing Properties
– **Treatment Properties:** Astringent, Wound Healer
– **Temperament:** Neutral

**Matched Uses / Conditions**
– Mild Diarrhea
– Minor Skin Irritations

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## 🔹 Usage & Dosage
– **How to Use:** Tea, Poultices
– **Dosage:** 1-2 tsp dried herb steeped for tea

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## 🔹 Usage Model
Used for wound healing and gastrointestinal issues.

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## 🔹 Alternatives / Replacements
Yarrow for wound healing

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## 🔹 Precautions
Avoid large doses; may irritate the stomach.

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## 🔹 References
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### 🔎 Summary (SEO)
A concise profile of **Cranesbill** (*Geranium maculatum*): a herb from North America. Properties: Astringent, Wound Healer. Temperament: Neutral. Includes traditional uses, preparation, precautions, and references.