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Phytolacca americana
This herb is NOT recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks to the developing fetus.
This herb is NOT recommended while breastfeeding as effects on infants are unknown.
Consult your healthcare provider before use.
Powerful American plant used medicinally by many Native American nations and early settlers, requiring expert supervision due to significant toxicity.
Powerful American plant used medicinally by many Native American nations and early settlers, requiring expert supervision due to significant toxicity. Key active compounds include phytolaccatoxin, phytolaccagenin, lectins.
phytolaccatoxin, along with phytolaccagenin and lectins, are the primary bioactive compounds in Pokeroot. These compounds modulates NF-κB and COX-2 inflammatory pathways, disrupts microbial cell membranes and inhibits pathogen growth.
Lymphagogue
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Immunomodulatory
Limited clinical evidence; primarily supported by traditional use and preliminary studies
Anti-inflammatory
Antiviral research
Lymphatic congestion and swollen glands in Appalachian folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Rheumatic conditions in Native American medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Skin conditions and cancer folk medicine
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
Respiratory infections historically
Based on traditional use; clinical evidence limited
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