Title: Scammony Root
Literature References: Root of Convolvulus scammonia L., Convolvulaceae, yielding not less than 8% resin. Habit. Eastern Mediterranean region, especially Syria. Constit. 8-13% resin; dihydroxycinnamic acid, b-methylesculetin, ipuranol, a reducing sugar, starch.
Therap-Cat: Cathartic. |