Poke root, P. americana or P. decandra, is also referred to as pokeweed, poke, pokeberry, inkberry, and American nightshade. This ubiquitous perennial shrub is found throughout the United States, often in roadside ditches and damp fields.
Uses and Benefits:
Poke root was once a popular folk remedy, used orally or lapically for inflammatory and rheumatic conditions, itching, headache, lymphadenitis, edema, cancer, and infectious syn
