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Ipecac

Cephaelis ipecacuanha

Ipecac is a little shrub that can reach a height of 30 cm (1 foot). It comprises a few oblong leaves, tiny white blooms, and black-purple berries.

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History & Folklore

Ipecac gained notoriety as a treatment for dysentery when it arrived in Europe in 1672. But there was some debate over the remedy. In some instances, it seemed to function well, while in others, it had no noticeable impact. It is now feasible to understand why. Amoebic and bacillary dysentery are the two forms. Although the plant has a high amoebic effect, it has minimal impact on bacilli.

Habitat & Cultivation

This herb primarily grows in Brazil, while attempts to cultivate it in Southeast Asia have met with only patchy success. When the plant is in flower, the root of a three-year-old plant is discovered.

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References

Chevallier, Andrew, FNIMH; Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine - 550 Herbs and Remedies for Common Ailments; 3. Edition 2016; ISBN: 978-0-2412-2944-6; Page 186.