Primary Actions: Emetic

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  • Calotropis procera

    Botanical Overview Calotropis procera, belonging to the Apocynaceae family, is a perennial shrub commonly known as Apple of Sodom, Giant Milkweed, or Sodom apple. It is native to Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. The plant’s leaves, roots, stems, and flowers are traditionally used in herbal medicine. Energetics The plant exhibits warming and drying qualities,…


  • Sanguinaria canadensis

    Botanical Overview Sanguinaria canadensis, commonly known as Bloodroot, Redroot, Canada puccoon, and Tetterwort, is a perennial herbaceous plant from the family Papaveraceae native to Eastern North America, including the United States and Canada. The rhizome and root are primarily used medicinally. Energetics Bloodroot is considered warming and drying in energetic quality. Its taste profile is…


  • Carapichea ipecacuanha

    Botanical Overview Carapichea ipecacuanha, belonging to the family Rubiaceae, is commonly known as Ipecac or Brazilian ipecac. It is native to South America, particularly Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela. The medicinally used part is the root, well recognized for its emetic properties. Energetics The root is considered cooling and moistening with a bitter and acrid taste.…


  • Lobelia inflata

    Botanical Overview Lobelia inflata, commonly known as Indian tobacco, Puke weed, or Vomiting lobelia, belongs to the Campanulaceae family. It is native to Eastern North America and primarily the aerial parts including leaves and whole plant are used medicinally. Energetics This herb is considered warming and drying in nature, with bitter and pungent tastes. Its…