[[File:Poke Root.jpg|thumb|350px|left|Poke Root]]
Other names : Phytolacca Americana, Inkberry, Pocan, Pokeweed, Pokeroot, Grubroot, Phytolacca Decandra, American nightshade, Bear’s grape, Cancer root, Jalap, Skoke, Crowberry.<br>Poke root is an American perennial shrub which grows in damp woodlands, hedges, and waste places. Though the plant may grow up to 3 meters in height, the most unusual physical feature is the large root with its irregular branches. The stems are erect, round, and hairless. They branch near the top and often have a reddish tinge. The short stemmed, light green leaves are 12-20 cm long, a pointed egg shape or oval, their margins entire and wavy. The leafless, flowering stems bears an extended spike of small, greenish-white flowers. The deep purple or black berries ripen in autumn. About 1 cm. in diameter, they contain a purple juice that makes a powerful dye. Unripe berries are slightly poisonous.
==Special Precautions of Poke Root==
* Only homeopathic use !
*Purgative
* Breast Cancer : Phytolacca decandra (Poke Root); [[Carcinosinum]] ; [[Conium Maculatum]] and [[Thuja Occidentalis]] which, along with others, have a long history of use in breast cancer by homeopaths.
==Phytolacca Profile Type==
As with most minor remedies there are scant emotional and physical properties associated. The remedy is mostly used for ailments of the throat and women's breasts.
Emotional symptoms when ill are irritability, lethargy and tearfulness.
Physical symptoms are a draining fatigue that saps the energy and inhibits clear thought. Pain characteristically comes and goes abruptly. There may also be halitosis. In breastfeeding women pains are worst during feeding and are sharp and stabbing but not steady.
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