Scammony Root – Mexican
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Botanical Name |
Ipomoea orizabenis |
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Family |
Convolvulaceae |
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Other Names |
Ipomoea, orizaba jalap |
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Native to |
Mexico |
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Parts Used |
Root and resin from root |
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Actions |
Purgative |
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Constituents |
Resins: known as scammonin and alpha scammonin Phytosterols: beta-sitosterol |