743. Apocynum cannabinum

Nomenclature

Canadian hemp; American Indian hemp; black Indian hemp; Indian physic; Indian dogbane.

Description and references

Dried rhizome and roots of Apocynum cannabinum L., Apocynaceae. Habit. U.S. Constit. Cynotoxin, apocyncein, apocynin, cymarin, resin, tannin, bitter extractive, starch.

Note

Not to be confused with Apocynum androsaemifolium which has few of its properties.

Therapeutic Category

Cardiotonic.