Poke Root (C/S) (WC) (PHYTOLACCA AMERICANA)

Description:
Poke is a glabrous perennial plant, belonging to the Phytolaccaceae family. It has a root that is large and fleshy, grooved hollow stem with alternate leaves, and the flowers have a white calyx with no corolla. The fruit is a deep purple berry, covering the stem in clusters and resembling blackberries.

Origin:
United States

Other Names:
Coakum, Cocan, Crowberry, Garget, Inkberry, Phytolacca, Pigeon Berry, Pocan, Pokeberry Root, Poke Root, Polk Root, Shang Lu, Virginia Poke

Part Used:
Root

Medicinal Uses:
Poke Root is used to treat lymphatic congestion, swollen lymph glands, edema, mastitis, abnormal congestion of all glands of the body, and severe ascites of the abdomen. It stimulates the immune system by increasing T-cell activity.

Precautions and Adverse Reactions:
POISON. Poke root should only be used under the supervision of an expert qualified in the appropriate use of this substance.

Magickal Powers and Correspondences:
Powers: Courage, hex and curse breaking.
Planet Rulership: Mars
Element Rulership: Fire
Gender: Masculine
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