Convolvulus scammonia

Convolvulus scammonia
Family:Convolvulus scammonia; Cathartic; Hydrogogue.
Common name:Scammony
A resin is obtained from the root. The earth is cleared away from the top of the root the top is then cut off obliquely about 5cm below the point where the stalks spring forth. The exuding juice is collected which gradually hardens. This resin is a drastic cathartic and hydrogogue and should be used with great caution. The roots contain about 8% resin.

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