Herb latin name: Jalap,Jalap Extract

Latin name: Ipomoea jalapa

Synonyms: Ipomoea purgaIpomoea purga

Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory Family)

Medicinal use of Jalap: The tuber is aresinous acrid herb with an unpleasant taste that is often used as apurgative. It is taken internally in the treatment of constipation, colic and intestinal parasites. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Woodland on the eastern slopes of the Mexican Andes.
Propagation of Jalap: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Semi-ripe cuttings in the summer.
Cultivation of the herb: Woodland on the eastern slopes of the Mexican Andes.
Known hazards of Ipomoea jalapa: None known

Herb latin name: Jalap,Jalap Extract

Latin name: Ipomoea jalapa

Synonyms: Ipomoea purgaIpomoea purga

Family: Convolvulaceae (Morning-glory Family)

Medicinal use of Jalap: The tuber is aresinous acrid herb with an unpleasant taste that is often used as apurgative. It is taken internally in the treatment of constipation, colic and intestinal parasites. The root is harvested in the autumn and dried for later use.

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Habitat of the herb: the herb: Woodland on the eastern slopes of the Mexican Andes.
Propagation of Jalap: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse. Semi-ripe cuttings in the summer.
Cultivation of the herb: Woodland on the eastern slopes of the Mexican Andes.
Known hazards of Ipomoea jalapa: None known