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(The word sanguis means "blood" in Latin, and the word sorbere means "to draw in". "Bloodsucker" means "taking in blood". This is a reference to the blood-thinning properties of the plant due to the tannin found in its root rather than the color of the flowers. Since officinalis means "medical" and "used in pharmacy", the Latin name of the plant means "medical bloodsucker". The genus name of the second type of plant, minor, means "small" and "little bloodsucker")

The Sanguisorba officinalis species is a fragrant evergreen, perennial, herbaceous plant with a structure that is 30-150 cm tall and has deeply striated branches that are like grooves. Its complexly arranged leaves consist of 3-7 pairs of ovate leaflets with 2-4 cm long toothed edges, with a single leaflet at the tip. It has dark red, blood-colored, 2-3 cm long cylindrical flowers at the ends of branches that bloom in July-September. Its fruits are quadrangular.

Its homeland is Europe and Western Asia, and it is cultivated in North America.

It grows in damp meadows, stream banks, and light swamp forest edges, from sea level to an altitude of 1800 meters.

It is possible to produce it through cultural means. The seeds are sown in sunny and slightly shaded areas in spring or autumn. The seedlings are transplanted at 30 cm intervals.

The Sanguisorba minor species is 20-75 cm in size. It has small rosette-like leaves with serrated edges. It has nectarless globose flowers with red spots that bloom at the ends of branches in April-June but are actually green in color.

In mild winters, the leaves may not fall. In fact, the plant is among the first to green in spring.

It grows in shady places in mountain forests up to an altitude of 1400 meters. In our country, it is called "Amelotu" in Isparta-Gelendost and "kelekotu" in Antalya-Elmalı. A species of the plant found near Silifke is called "Kara gündürme".

Its flavor is similar to borage and like it, it is consumed raw. Its slightly bitter fresh leaves, which emit a cucumber scent, are added to salads, garnishes, soups, various dishes and drinks.

It is added to the formation of white cheese and mimosa eggs. A few leaves can be placed in oil or vinegar bottles.

Fresh rosette leaves are collected between September and April to make salads or use in other ways.

The plant contains tannin, vitamin C and oil. Its roots and leaves, which are rich in tannin, have diuretic, diuretic, appetite stimulant, digestive, blood thinning and wound healing effects. It is good for itching, hemorrhoids, menopause disorders and wounds. It is applied externally for hemorrhoids and wounds. It is grown as an ornamental plant in parks, gardens and borders.