Herb latin name: American Ipecacuanna,American Ipecacuanna Extract

Latin name: Gillenia stipulata

Synonyms: Porteranthus stipulatusPorteranthus stipulatus

Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Medicinal use of American Ipecacuanna: The dried powdered root bark is cathartic, slightly diaphoretic, amild and efficient emetic, expectorant and tonic. Minute doses are used internally in the treatment of colds, chronic diarrhoea, constipation, asthma and other bronchial complaints. The roots have been used externally in the treatment of rheumatism. Acold infusion of the roots has been given, or the root chewed, in the treatment of bee and other stings. The roots are harvested in the autumn, the bark is removed and dried for later use. Atea made from the whole plant is strongly laxative and emetic. Minute doses are used internally in the treatment of colds, indigestion, asthma and hepatitis. Apoultice or wash is used in the treatment of rheumatism, bee stings and swellings. Adecoction or strong infusion of the whole plant has been taken apint at atime as an emetic. Apoultice of the plant has been used to treat leg swellings. The plant has been used in the treatment of toothaches.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Woods, thickets and rocky slopes.
Propagation of American Ipecacuanna: Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow on for the first year in a lightly shaded area of the greenhouse or cold frame. Plant out in late spring and protect from slugs until well established. Division in spring or autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: Woods, thickets and rocky slopes.
Known hazards of Gillenia stipulata: None known

Herb latin name: American Ipecacuanna,American Ipecacuanna Extract

Latin name: Gillenia stipulata

Synonyms: Porteranthus stipulatusPorteranthus stipulatus

Family: Rosaceae (Rose Family)

Medicinal use of American Ipecacuanna: The dried powdered root bark is cathartic, slightly diaphoretic, amild and efficient emetic, expectorant and tonic. Minute doses are used internally in the treatment of colds, chronic diarrhoea, constipation, asthma and other bronchial complaints. The roots have been used externally in the treatment of rheumatism. Acold infusion of the roots has been given, or the root chewed, in the treatment of bee and other stings. The roots are harvested in the autumn, the bark is removed and dried for later use. Atea made from the whole plant is strongly laxative and emetic. Minute doses are used internally in the treatment of colds, indigestion, asthma and hepatitis. Apoultice or wash is used in the treatment of rheumatism, bee stings and swellings. Adecoction or strong infusion of the whole plant has been taken apint at atime as an emetic. Apoultice of the plant has been used to treat leg swellings. The plant has been used in the treatment of toothaches.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Woods, thickets and rocky slopes.
Propagation of American Ipecacuanna: Seed - sow spring or autumn in a cold frame. Prick out the seedlings when they are large enough to handle and grow on for the first year in a lightly shaded area of the greenhouse or cold frame. Plant out in late spring and protect from slugs until well established. Division in spring or autumn.
Cultivation of the herb: Woods, thickets and rocky slopes.
Known hazards of Gillenia stipulata: None known