Pokeweed is the phytolacca species of plant. Various pokeweed species grow all around the world and have been used in folk medicine in China, India
Pokeweed Health Uses and Health Benefits
Traditionally, pokeweed has been used for its anti-inflammatory benefits to treat rheumatic conditions and arthritis joint pain. Some evidence suggests that pokeweed has natural antiviral properties that can help suppress autoimmune viruses such as HIV. These substances that provide antiviral benefits are called pokeweed antiviral proteins (PAP). Pokeweed traditional uses have also been for healing breast diseases.1,2,3
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