Steinmetz:Phytolacca
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Phytolacca decandra
Phytolacca decandra
Also known as (or relevant to)
Phytolacca decandra
Phytolacca americana
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
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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