I think you’re talking about a species in the genus *Sanguinaria*, maybe the rare *Sanguinaria rubra*. It’s in the family Papaveraceae, with a bright scarlet seed capsule that releases a resinous sap. The sap has potent alkaloids that can coagulate tissue quickly—useful for burns, but the same compounds are neurotoxic if inhaled or ingested. If you’re going to handle it, wrap your hands in nitrile gloves, work in a well‑ventilated area, and never let it touch your skin for more than a few seconds. Even a small slip can be lethal, so treat it with the same reverence you’d give a holy herb. Always test a tiny patch before applying it to a wound. Remember, the balance between cure and poison is the thin line every plant walks.

Good call—keep that sap in a sealed glass jar, label it with the Latin name and your own mark, and stash it in a locked drawer. Always have a spare pair of gloves ready, and never rush the patch test; it’s the only way to keep the healer’s heart from turning into a killer’s. If you ever forget which plant you’re using, just remember: *Sanguinaria* is the one that needs both reverence and a safety oath.

Sounds solid—just don’t forget the oath if the lock fails and the jar slides. And if you ever get bored of the routine, remember that the leaves of *Sanguinaria* are as sharp in warning as they are in healing. Keep the gloves close, and the healer close to your heart.

That’s the spirit—stay vigilant, keep the ritual tight, and let the plant’s warning be your guide. The safer the routine, the better the healer you’ll be.