Steinmetz:Phytolacca
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Latest revision as of 21:00, 8 June 2009
[edit] Phytolacca decandra
- Also known as (or relevant to)
- Family
- Phytolaccaceae
- English Names
- Pokeweed
- Pigeon Berry
- Garget
- Natural Habitat
- North America; cultivated in Mediterranean countries
- Part(s) Used
- Radix Phytolaccae decandrae
- Baccae Phytolaccae decandrae = Fructus Solani racemosi = Baccae Phytolaccae
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- Constituent(s)
- phytolaccic acid
- phytolaccine (saponin)
- wax
- resin
- starch
- gum
- mucilage; the berry contains also a poisonous red colouring matter and tannin
- Action
- laxative
- emetic
- narcotic
- nerve-stimulant
- irritant
- alterative
- anti-syphilitic
- toxic. The young leaves are used as vegetable. The fruit is violently purgative
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