The root of wild geranium is commonly known as Cranesbill or spotted geranium, and it is astringent in nature. It works very well on the GI tract--so when you need to tighten and dry tissues in that area, this is where to look. Jim McDonald says this can be used to treat diarrhea after a few days to assist in helping your body be done with this process. Because the tissues weaken in this condition, the astringent can help tighten you back up. In a pinch, the leaves have been used topically to treat bleeding (hemostatic). This works by binding to things, like proteins, and tightening them up. The Iroquois believed that it could be used to counteract a love-charm! I'll keep this in mind for when I start acting a fool.
Resources
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zVtmlAxUmc4
http://www.stolaf.edu/academics/naturallands/woodlands/ephemerals/wild-geranium.html
Well, I've encountered true wild geranium (now beautifully in flower!), and this is definitely not it. Tell me your name, plant of Earthsea.
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