Poke Root

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Poke Root

This herb is beneficial only if used in a very precise manner. It is

powerful and potent. Poke root comes from the root of the Poke plant and has

cleansing and healing qualities that will effect the whole body. The poke plant

is especially good for dissolving tumors by cleansing the tissues through the

blood vascular and lymphatic systems. This will result in the cleansing and

removal of boils, sores, etc. It has also been used to treat some venereal

diseases with good results.

 

The leaves are excellent for salads, especially in the early spring when they

are tender, but the root must be boiled twice and the water thrown out each

time before it can be eaten. This plant is eaten by people for the purpose of

toning up the whole system.

 

Poke root has a variety of uses basically due to its tonic effect upon the

lymphatic system. By cleansing the lymphatic system, it works as a stimulant

for the body to help remove collected waste material in the tissues throughout

the body, while improving lymphatic and blood vascular elasticity in organs

like the liver where there is hardening due to a congested condition.

 

Poke root is highly regarded by herbalists for its cleansing and stimulating

effects upon the glandular system and is used for a variety of glandular

ailments. It can be used for swollen inflamed and congested glands, including

disorders like cysts and tumors in the breasts. Poke root is also particularly

beneficial in the treatment of the thyroid gland.

 

Poke root has been found useful in reducing inflammation and possibly the

causes of arthritis and rheumatism. It is helpful in the pain control of these

diseases. This herb is helpful in treating fungal infections, scabies, eczema,

and acne. It can be taken internally and made into a salve for external use, as

well. It is wonderful to relieve itching. It can also be maid into a liniment.

 

Poke root can be used in a poultice, too. It can be used to treat abscesses,

boils, and sores, or to relieve difficult urination by placing a poultice over

the bladder area. Or a poultice can be placed over breast tumors to treat them.

It has been used for even advanced cancer of the breast. Use finely ground root

to make a plaster and completely cover the breast except for the nipple and

cover with plastic. Moisten the poultice as needed day with poke root tea made

fresh for each application. Change the poultice daily for the first three days

and continue the treatment for 15 days. The skin will be covered with little

sores filled with pus. (It will take about 4-6 weeks for the hardness to leave

the breast.) Cleanse thoroughly and cover with boric acid powder allowing the

skin to dry. It will take about 10 days for the sores to heal completely. (This

information comes from Back to Eden by Jethro Kloss) .

 

Poke root is considered to be a good blood and lymphatic purifying herb. It is

said to be excellent for the treatment of cancer, tumors, arthritis, and

degenerative diseases. It is recommended by some that poke root be given in

combination with other herbs in a formula with the proper herbs to tone down

it's powerful effects and blend it's stimulating detoxifying properties.

 

Poke root is a powerful emetic and purgative. Only small amounts should be used

and mainly in combination with other herbs. Some herbalists believe the use of

poke root is a drastic measure and should not be used as the herb of choice when

there is another herb available with a milder action to meet the need. They

admit that this herb will do all the things written here but say that it should

be used only with great care and in small amounts or with herbal combinations

and with supervision by an experienced herbalist or knowledgeable health

professional. These warnings come from Jack Ritchason in The Little Herb

Encyclopedia. Jethro Kloss in Back to Eden gives no such warnings but he seems

to use it more externally and Mr. Ritchason seems to be referring more to it's

internal use.

 

Bodily Influence:

Alterative: This herb cleanses,

stimulates, and aids in the efficient removal of waste products

 

Anodyne: This herb reduces pain

 

Anti-biotic: This herb destroys or

inhibits the growth of micro-organisms

 

Anti-inflammatory: This herb counteracts and

diminishes inflammation or its effects

 

Anti-rheumatic: This herb prevents and

relieves rheumatism

 

Anti-scorbutic: This herb prevents and

relieves scurvy (which is caused by not getting enough Vitamin C)

 

Anti-tumor: This herb helps to destroy

or inhibit tumors

 

Cathartic: This herb is a strong

laxative which causes rapid evacuation

 

Emetic: This herb causes vomiting

 

Parasiticide: This herb kills parasites

and worms

 

Harvest in the fall after the plant withers - Hawk

 

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