Definition: A plant genus of the family PAPAVERACEAE. S. canadensis is the source of sanguinarine extract used in MOUTHWASHES.
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Other names Sanguinaria canadensis; Redroot; Red Puccoon; Puccoon, Red; canadensis, Sanguinaria; canadenses, Sanguinaria; Sanguinarias; Sanguinaria canadenses; Redroots; Red Puccoons; Puccoons, Red; Bloodroots; Bloodroot