Phytolacca acinosa seed/fruit/whole plant/root/leaf for sale
Family: Phytolaccaceae (Pokeweed Family)
Other Names : Phytolacca decandra, American cancer, American nightshade, American
spinach, bear's grape, cancer-root, coakum, garget, inkberry, inkweed,
pigeonberry, poke, pokeberry, pokeroot, pokeweed, red-ink plant, skoke berry,
Virginia poke.
Medicinal use of Phytolacca acinosa: The root is antiasthmatic, antibacterial,
antidote, antifungal, antitussive, diuretic, expectorant, laxative and
vermifuge. The plant has an interesting chemistry and it is currently (1995)
being investigated as a potential anti-AIDS drug. It contains potent
anti-inflammatory agents, antiviral proteins and substances that affect cell
division. These compounds are toxic to many disease-causing organisms,
including the water snails that cause schistosomiasis. The root is used
internally in the treatment of urinary disorders, nephritis, oedema and abdominal
distension. Externally, it is used to treat boils, carbuncles and sores. The
roots are harvested in the autumn and dried for later use. All parts of the
plant are toxic, this remedy should be used with caution and preferably under
the supervision of a qualified practitioner.
Habitat of the herb: alleys, hillsides, forest understories, forest margins and
roadsides at elevations of 500 - 3400 metres. It is also found in cultivated
land houses, moist fertile lands and as a weed.
Edible parts of Phytolacca acinosa : Leaves - they must be cooked, and are then
used as a spinach. Only the young leaves should be used since the leaves become
toxic with age. The young shoots are used as an asparagus substitute. They have
an excellent flavour. Root - cooked. Must be leeched first. Only the white root
of the white flowered form (if it exists!) should be eaten. See notes above.
Other uses of the herb : A red ink is obtained from the fruit.
Propagation of Phytolacca acinosa : Seed - sow autumn or spring in a cold frame.
When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual
pots and grow them on in the greenhouse for their first winter. Plant them out
into their permanent positions in late spring or early summer, after the last
expected frosts. If you have sufficient seed, it might be worthwhile trying an
outdoor sowing in a seed bed in early spring. Grow the plants on in the seedbed
for their first year and plant them out the following spring. Division in March
or October. Use a sharp spade or knife to divide the rootstock, making sure
that each section has at least one growth bud. Very easy, larger divisions can
be planted out direct into their permanent positions. We have found that it is
better to pot up the smaller divisions and grow them on in light shade in a
cold frame until they are well established before planting them out in late
spring or early summer.
Cultivation of the herb herb: Valleys, hillsides, forest understories, forest
margins and roadsides at elevations of 500 - 3400 metres. It is also found in
cultivated land houses, moist fertile lands and as a weed.
Phytolacca acinosa seed/plant/leaves for sale (Open-pollinated.Untreated.NO GMO's
For more details:-
Sheikh GULZAAR
Head
The JK Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
POB: 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
R&D division : Sonamarag (Kashmir)
Ph: (Resi) 01933-223705
Mob: 09858986794
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.com
Sheikh GULZAAR
Head
The JK Medicinal Plants Introduction Centre
POB: 667 GPO Srinagar SGR JK 190001
R&D division : Sonamarag (Kashmir)
Ph: (Resi) 01933-223705
Mob: 09858986794
e-mail: jkmpic@gmail.com
home: http://jkmpic.blogspot.com
