High Resolution JPEG Picture of A quote from the Internet gives some idea of how this geranium may have arrived at its name, via its uses in traditional medicine: 'The Blood Geranium plant (commonly referred to as Bloody Cranesbill) is well known in folk medicine. It has mainly been used as an astringent to relieve gastritis, diarrhea, dysentery and malaria. Because of its anti-inflammatory and anti-hemorrhage properties it has also been used in relieving hemorrhoids and excessive blood loss during menstruation, and also to regulate the blood pressure in case of hypertension.'. [471086803] stock photo
