Arisaema triphyllum

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Noun

Arisaema triphyllum - common American spring-flowering woodland herb having sheathing leaves and an upright club-shaped spadix with overarching green and purple spathe producing scarlet berriesArisaema atrorubens, Indian turnip, jack-in-the-pulpit, wake-robinaroid, arum - any plant of the family Araceae; have small flowers massed on a spadix surrounded by a large spatheArisaema, genus Arisaema - tuberous or rhizomatous herbaceous perennials

Arisaema triphyllum

Herbal medicine
A herb, the root of which is acrid, antiseptic, diaphoretic, expectorant, irritant and a stimulant. The root has been applied as a poultice for scrofulous sores, rheumatism, boils, abscesses and ringworm; a decoction of the root was once used as a wash for sore eyes, and as a contraceptive by the Native Americans. Powdered root in cold water is said to prevent headaches.
Toxicity
Due to the high content of oxalic acid and asparagine, Arisaema triphyllum causes burning in mouth and throat; swelling of mouth, tongue, eyes, ears, nose and throat; and gastrointestinal complaints, such nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. Due to the potentially toxic nature of this plant, it should only be used internally under the supervision of a qualified practitioner.

Arisaema triphyllum

Related to Arisaema triphyllum: Arisaema dracontium, Asplenium platyneuron

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Synonyms for Arisaema triphyllum

noun common American spring-flowering woodland herb having sheathing leaves and an upright club-shaped spadix with overarching green and purple spathe producing scarlet berries

Synonyms

Arisaema atrorubens
Indian turnip
jack-in-the-pulpit
wake-robin

Related Words

aroid
arum
Arisaema
genus Arisaema