Veratrum nigrum
| Black Hellebore | |
|---|---|
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| Veratrum nigrum | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Liliales |
| Family: | Melanthiaceae |
| Genus: | Veratrum |
| Species: | V. nigrum |
| Binomial name | |
| Veratrum nigrum L. | |
Veratrum nigrum (Black Hellebore [1]) is a medicinal plant and poisonous plant native to Asia and Europe. In China, it, and other false hellebore species are collectively called "li lu" (藜蘆).
Medicinal Usage
The roots of V. nigrum and V. schindleri have been used in Chinese herbalism. Li lu is used internally as a powerful emetic of last resort, and topically to kill external parasites, treat tinea and scabies, and stop itching. [2]. Many root (and root-shaped) herbs used in Chinese herbalism, particularly ginseng, san qi, and hai seng, will create and or exacerbate a toxic effect[2]. Some herbalists refuse to prescribe li lu internally, citing the extreme difficulty in preparing a safe and effective dosage, and that death has occurred at a dosage of 0.6 grams[2].
References
- ↑ Veratrum nigrum at Plants For A Future
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Bensky, D., Clavey, S., Stoger, E. (3rd edition 2004) Materia Medica Eastland Press, Inc. Seattle, p 461
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