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Mark Tierno's Medicinal Herbs Database

	Pokeweed (Pokeroot)
Botanical Name	Phytolacca americana
System Affected	skin, ulcers, rheumatism, arthritis, lungs
Properties	skin cancerous ulcers, rheumatism, arthritis, respiratory infections
Description
Origin
Notes	use young unfolded leaves (older ones poisonous)
Toxicity	Avoid during Pregnancy
Dosage