Poke Root Flashcards
1
Q
Poke Root
A
Phytolacca americana L
2
Q
Phytolacca americana L
A
Poke Root
3
Q
Family
A
Phytolaccaceae
4
Q
Schedule 20 Or Restricted?
A
Restricted
5
Q
Part Used
A
Radix
6
Q
Dosage
A
1:5 - 8ml
7
Q
Primary Actions
A
Lymphatic, depurative, emetic, purgative, narcotic, anticatarrhal antineoplastic, antifungal, antimicrobial, antiviral.
8
Q
Primary indications
A
Chronic infections, Lymphatic Inflammations i.e cysts, mumps and tonsilitis. Used topically for skin infections.
9
Q
Chemical Constituents
A
Triterpene saponins: phytolaccoside. Alkaloids including phytolaccine
10
Q
Key Body System
A
Lymphatic System
11
Q
Internal Or External
A
Internal Use
12
Q
Signs of Toxicity
A
Severe abdominal cramps, with bloody, watery diarrhoea.
13
Q
Hint
A
Reducing breast cysts. 8 looks like two breasts. and its half the AABSDGHS
