Ipecacuanha
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Botanical Name |
Cephaelis ipecacaunha |
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Family |
Rubiaceae |
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Other Names |
Brazilian ipecac, ipecac, matto grosso |
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Native to |
South America |
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Parts used |
Root, rhizome |
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Harvesting |
Throughout the year |
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Actions |
Amoebicide. anti-protozoal, diaphoretic, emetic, expectorant, sialagogue, stimulant |
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Constituents |
Alkaloids including emetine and cephaeline Isoquinoline alkaloids –emetrine (2-3%), cephaeline with psychotrine, O-methylpsychotrine, emetamine, protoemetine. Monoterpene isoquinoline glucosides –ipecoside, alangiside Iridoids –sweroside, 7-dehydrologanin Tannins –ipecacuanhin, ipecacuanhic acid |
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Combines with |
Horehound white, echinacea, American cranesbill, coltsfoot |
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Respiratory |
Bronchitis, whooping cough |