8748. Spigelia

Nomenclature

Pinkroot; Indian pink; Carolina pink; Maryland pink; wormgrass.

Description and references

Dried rhizome and roots of Spigelia marilandica L., Loganiaceae. Habit. North America (New Jersey to Florida and west to Wisconsin). Constit. Spigeline, resin, tannin, bitter principle, volatile oil.

Therapeutic Category

Anthelmintic.