Poke Root

Other Common Names: Red weed, Coakum, Inkberry, Pigeonberry, Pokeweed.

Latin description: Phytolacca americana.

Parts to use: Root.

Chemical constituents: Triterpenoid saponins, phytolaccine, phytolaccic acid, tannins, resins.

Actions: Anodyne, cathartic, hypotensive, diuretic.

Medicinal Uses & Benefits

Poke is cleansing to the lymphatic
system. It is also a powerful bowel cleanser and tissue
cleanser. Poultices may be used for a wide variety of
infections and inflammatory processes. Some of the
substances that it contains have been highly beneficial in
dealing with AIDS and other retro viruses. Typically,
those who treat these kinds of things are using the fresh
leaves, the more tender part of the leaves in the earlier
part of the year. The Chemical constituents of the poke
plant are said to be 1,000 times more beneficial against
AIDS than AZT. It is also used by many natural practitioners
in treating cancer. It is indicated in use for
swollen breasts from mastitis used as a poultice and
also is beneficial in treating fibroids.

Pokeroot fights infections and stimulates the glands.
The steroids it contains resemble cortisone.
Pokeroot is an excellent blood purifier and might have some use in the fight of cancer. There are reports that Indians and Settlers have used it on skin cancer and slow healing wounds. It should be added to any formula designed to address the glands.
It is also listed as Anodyne.

CAUTION: Do not eat the berries. In using the fresh leaves
you MUST know what you are doing. If you get the wrong
maturity of leaf you can have a toxic or even a fatal effect.
Dosage

Capsules: up to 2 “0” capsules 3x daily.
Decoction: 1/2 cup 3x daily. Use with caution. There is
no dosage given for the fresh plant as you must know
what you are doing with this part personally.

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