What is Phytolacca Decandra?
Phytolacca decandra (also Phytolacca Americana ) is known under many names - American pokeweed, pokeberry, poke root, count, rake, root of cancer, Inkweed and Pigeonberry. Pokeweed, originally from North America, especially along the eastern part of the United States, can be found almost anywhere, from wooded areas and fields to home and roads. For this reason, weeds have gained the reputation of inconvenience in many landscapes and its surroundings. Despite this, Pokeweed was very useful for different cultures.
dark purple berries were once popular in the production of ink. In fact, the names of the Inkberry and Inkweed were used. The berries were also commonly used as a food color. The whole plant is considered to be poisonous before cooking and many experts recommend not to consume cooked pokeweed because toxins can remain. Although it is true, young shoots are sometimes cooked and consumed Greens or used in poke salad. More common, however, was his puse for healing purposes.
Pokeweed has often been transformed into various forms to treat a number of symptoms. These preparations included everything from extraction teas and tonic to tinctures, streets and powders. For example, cooked berries or tea extract were commonly used as a cure for rheumatism. Leaves and root Phytolacca decandra were often crushed into the face and applied externally to release sprains, bruises and joint inflammation.
Since the end of the 18th century, the powder has been made of this plant used by homeopathic practical doctors as a medicine to choose cancer treatment and lymphatic conditions, such as breast infections. It also worked with lumps and growth. Glandular conditions associated with swollen almonds or sore throat have also been treated with drugs Phytolacca decandra . It is believed that the plant helps to relieve pain and inflammation and promotes healing. Pokeweed seems to work well on fibertissues and muscles.
Other means of the race include various skin -related problems such as eczema and psoriasis. Many native Americans also prescribed Phytolacca Decandra to stimulate the heart. In some areas it was assumed that the plant was leaving evil spirits. It would therefore be given to those who were considered obsessed and triggered these patients to vomit and eventually cleanse their bodies.
Phytolacca decandra should never be used without advice on a qualified herbal or homeopathic physician. It is known that the ingestion or excessive amount of plant extract causes various problems. This may include nausea, vomiting, convulsions and stomach upset, weakness, extreme thirst and skin irritation. In addition, pregnant women and children should never use medicines containing any formutéto plant.