Poke Root Tincture
Phytolacca americana
Guaranteed Mother Tincture
Lymphatic system, stimulating glandular action, helpful for relieving swollen glands, goiter, enlarged thyroid glands, lymphadenitis, and mumps, enhance immune function, as well as act as an antiviral and anti-inflammatory. Helpful for painful symptoms of inflamed joints, in conditions such as arthritis.
Swollen and sore breasts can result in a lack of movement of fluids out of the body. By stimulating the efficient removal of waste products from the system we naturally get the flow back. The result of cleaning the blood is also a great help for many skin diseases, and it is said to be excellent for alleviating scrofula, eczema, psoriasis and lingering infections.
Poke root has constituents that are now being researched to establish its effects on lymphocytic cells of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS), and certain types of cancers.
The elimination of toxins, which can sit in the muscles of the body, is known to reduce soreness, restlessness, and aching. When the lymphatic system is working effectively we can expel these toxins and reduce the aches and pains associated with arthritis and swelling of the joints. Especially known as a great herb for chronic rheumatism, and the anodyne properties may aid in the relief of headache pain as well.
The herbal tincture should never exceed 10 drops and is generally only taken in very small doses, 1-4 drops. The purgative action also works to cause copious and rapid evacuation of the bowels, and its emetic properties work to induce vomiting. This action may also cause severe stomach cramps, nausea, dizziness, headache, blurred vision, convulsions, rapid heartbeat, heart blocks, and should not be used for children.
Contraindications: Pregnant and nursing women and children should avoid use.
Great care should be taken with the use of this herb since it is very potent in its actions. It should be used only in small amounts.
It should not be used by those who have lymphatic cancer.
Taken in large doses this has narcotic properties and slows cardiac contraction, reduces the force of the pulse, decreases respiratory activity and acts to paralyze the central nervous system. It can cause prolonged vomiting, muscle spasms, convulsions, and gastrointestinal irritation is an indication of toxicity, and usage should be stopped immediately.
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