Materia Medica

Poke Root (Phytolacca americana) — Pokeweed, Pokeberry, Inkberry
A safety-first guide to poke root / American pokeweed (Phytolacca americana), covering traditional use, identification, toxic saponins and ribosome-inactivating proteins, poisoning symptoms, pregnancy concerns, evidence limits, and why the root should not be used as a DIY medicinal preparation. Read more...