Veratrum viride (American False Hellebore, Indian)
Veratrum viride
is native to North America. A toxic plant directly out of the
ground, Veratrum viride has many common names including American
False Hellebore and Indian Poke. Veratrum viride produces flowers
in the summer from July to August. Veratrum viride has been
used by Native American tribes who applied it externally to
treat wounds and pain. In modern herbal medicine, Veratrum viride
shows promise for lowering blood pressure and other cardiovascular
issues. The root of Veratrum viride is used for the treatment
of coughs, constipation, and stomach pain. The root of Veratrum
viride also has been made into a compress for bruises and sprains.
Perennial herb grown
in the Eastern North America. The powdered dried roots and rhizome
used as an insecticide. Medicinal properties were known by the
Indians as it was used as a cardiovascular and nerve sedative,
slowing the heart and lowering blood pressure. The alkaloids
include jervine, pseudojervine, germerin and veratroidine. In
China (Veratrum nigra) is used as an evacuant, and vermifuge
and emetic, prescribed for bronchitis, convulsions, dyspepsia
and sore throat.
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