Family

• Smilacaceae

Constituents

• Essence
• Lime Oxalate
• Resins
• Saponins
• Starch
• ...

Parts used

• Roots and Rhizomes
• Caution: Berries are poisonous

Properties

• Depurative
• Sudorific
• Aperitiva
• Diuretic
• Invigorating
• Fortifying

Indications

• Eczema
• Psoriasis
• Gout
• Kidney stones
• Syphilis
• Gonorrhea 
• Anorexia
• Asthma
• Wounds
• Burns
• Skin fissures
• Dermatoses

Side effects

In high dose or prolonged dose: irritation in the digestive tract.

Contraindications

Do not eat the berries: they may cause vomiting.

Prohibited for pregnant and lactating women and children.

Forms of use

• Decoction
• Mother tincture
• Capsules