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Anti-rheumatic, stimulant, anti-catarrhal, purgative, emetic,
alterative, resolvent, deobstruent, detergent, antisyphilitic,
antiscorbutic, cathartic.
CAUTION: DO NOT EAT THIS PLANT RAW OR INADEQUATELY COOKED.
POKE ROOT SHOULD BE BOILED BEFORE EATING AND THE WATER DRAINED
OFF AND DISCARDED; BOIL IT AGAIN IN FRESH WATER AND DRAIN
OFF THE WATER AGAIN. IT MAY THEN BE EATEN.
Poke Root has a wide range of uses. Used as a remedy for
use in infection of the upper respiratory tract, removing
catarrh and aiding the cleansing of the lymphatic glands.
Also for catarrh, tonsillitis, laryngitis, swollen glands,
mumps. It will be found of value in lymphatic problems elsewhere
in the body and especially for mastitis, where it can be used
internally and as a poultice. Poke Root also has a use in
rheumatism, especially where it is long standing. Care must
be taken with this herb as in large dosage it is powerfully
emetic and purgative. Externally as a lotion or ointment it
may be used to rid the skin of scabies and other pests.
CAUTION: In large doses Poke Root is a powerful emetic and
purgative. Combinations : For lymphatic problems it may be
used with Cleavers or Blue Flag.
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