Phytolacca Americana
Country of Origin: France
Pokeweed or pokebush, pokeberry, pokeroot or poke sallet
Pokeweed is used to treat arthritis, mumps and various skin conditions. It has anti-inflammatory, expectorant, sedative and laxative properties.
Pokeweed is used to reduce the appearance of wrinkles, combat dryness and slow down the aging process of the skin. It is also used on wounds and cuts to speed up the healing process and prevent scars. It also heals skin ulcers, rashes and acne.
Thanks to its antioxidant properties and vitamin A, pokeweed helps to neutralize free radicals that cause damage to tissues and cells.
Pokeweed is particularly beneficial to the respiratory system as it heals pharyngitis, reduces inflammation of the respiratory tracts and helps to eliminate phlegm.
The anti-inflammatory properties of the phytolacca reduce the pain and swelling of the joints caused by rheumatoid arthritis.
Pokeweed is used by women to reduce the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. It relieves period pains and swollen breast pains.
CAUTION! Pokeweed should be avoided during pregnancy
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