Steinmetz:Phytolacca

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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
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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