Materia Medica

Ipecac (Carapichea ipecacuanha) — Ipecacuanha, Brazilian Root
A safety-first guide to ipecac or ipecacuanha (Carapichea ipecacuanha), covering its emetine and cephaeline alkaloids, historic use as an emetic, why routine ipecac-induced vomiting is no longer recommended, and the risks of cardiac and muscular toxicity. Read more...