Title: Apocynum cannabinum
Additional Names: Canadian hemp; American Indian hemp; black Indian hemp; Indian physic; Indian dogbane
Literature 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.
Therap-Cat: Cardiotonic. |