742. Apocynum androsaemifolium

Nomenclature

Dogbane; bitter root; spreading dogbane; milk ipecac; wild ipecac; rheumatism weed.

Description and references

Root of Apocynum androsaemifolium L., Apocynaceae. Habit. North America. Constit. Apocynin, apocynein, apocynamarin, volatile oil.

Therapeutic Category

Cardiotonic.