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Melanthium virginicum

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Last updated Mar 30, 2026

Description

Tall perennial of eastern North American wet meadows with creamy flowers, traditional Native American medicine.

Active Compounds

jervinealkaloidssaponins

Traditional Uses

Traditional Native American use as external insecticide
Used by some tribes cautiously for fever in tiny external doses

Modern Uses

External insecticide
Traditional fever herb with extreme caution
Toxicology research

Dosage Information

Recommended dosing guidelines

Forms: topical
Adult Dose: External use only; highly toxic internally
Child Dose: Never for children
Preparation Notes: Contains jervine like Veratrum; highly toxic

Safety Information

Not recommended during pregnancy

Not recommended while nursing

Contraindications

All internal use - toxic
Pregnancy
Children

Possible Side Effects

Cardiac toxicity
Paralysis
Death from ingestion

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Melanthium virginicum

Description

Active Compounds

Traditional Uses

Modern Uses

Contraindications

Possible Side Effects