Common Names:
Inkberry, Pokeweed, American Nightshade, Cancer-Root, Crowberry.
Parts Used:
Root.
Historical Uses:
The folk uses of Inkberry have included the treatment of chronic rheumatism, arthritis and it acts as emetic and laxative.1 It has also been used to treat edema, skin cancers, catarrh, dysmenorrhea, mumps, ringworm, scabies, tonsillitis and syphilis.1 American settlers used it to prevent and help dissolve tumors.2
Contraindications:
Avoid during pregnancy.
Adverse reactions:
Toxic in overdose.
Dosage:
10 to 20 drops per day. Use with a good bowel management program.
References:
S. Talalaj & Dr A.S. Czechowicz, Herbal Remedies Harmful and Beneficial Effects, Hill of Content, Melbourne, 1989;
Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990;
The Lawrence Review of Natural Products;
M. Grieve, A Modern Herbal, Internet site Botanical.com.
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1 The Lawrence Review of Natural Products
2 Dr. A. B. Howard, Herbal Extracts,1990, p.55.
This information is not intended to substitute medical advice regarding medical problems, diagnosis, treatments or healing of diseases or other physical and mental problems. This work is about historical observations and historical information relating to herbs. It is not the author's intention to establish prescriptions and/or diagnosis. The author and publisher deny responsibility in case of auto-prescription without former authorization of a physician.
