Traditionally used in Western herbal medicine for lymphatic and glandular health.

May be prescribed as part of a practitioner-guided formula supporting mouth and throat comfort.

Traditionally used in professionally formulated preparations supporting connective tissue, muscle and joint comfort.

Provides a low-dose liquid format for individual practitioner prescribing and professional herbal compounding.

Poke Root must not be presented as treating swollen lymph nodes, infection, mastitis, arthritis, cancer or another diagnosed medical condition.

Qualified-practitioner prescribing only.

Adults who have been individually assessed and prescribed a very small amount of Poke Root.

Professional herbal formulas in which the dosage and duration are carefully controlled.

Short-term practitioner-guided use where lymphatic, glandular or connective-tissue support has been specifically selected.

Poke Root is not suitable as a general detoxification, immune, women’s health or joint-support supplement.

Persistent or enlarging lymph nodes, breast pain, breast redness, fever, severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing or unexplained swelling require appropriate medical assessment.

Common name: Poke Root

Alternative names: American Pokeweed Root, Pokeweed Root

Botanical name: Phytolacca americana

Botanical synonym: Phytolacca decandra

Plant part used: Root

Plant family: Phytolaccaceae

Extract ratio: 1:5

Ethanol content: 45% v/v

Format: Low-dose single-herb practitioner liquid extract

Bottle size: 200 mL

Poke Root is prepared from the root of American Pokeweed. The root is one of the most toxic parts of the plant and should never be confused with an ordinary edible root or a general-purpose herbal tonic.

Poke Root (Phytolacca americana) root 1:5 liquid extract.

Contains ethanol 45% v/v.

Adults: Take 1–5 mL per week, or as directed by a qualified healthcare practitioner.

This is a weekly dosage range and must not be interpreted as 1–5 mL per day.

The weekly dose is exceptionally small because Poke Root may be toxic when excessive amounts are taken.

Do not exceed the current product label or the amount individually prescribed by your healthcare practitioner.

Do not use continuously for longer than six months.

Shake well before use.

Measure the prescribed amount with an accurate measuring device.

Dilute the prescribed amount in water immediately before taking.

Take only according to the current product label and your healthcare practitioner’s directions.

Never estimate the dose directly from the bottle.

Do not increase the amount because symptoms remain present.

Do not combine it with another Poke Root or pokeweed preparation.

Stop use and seek urgent medical or poison-information advice if more than the prescribed amount is accidentally taken.

No added gluten or dairy.

Vegan-friendly.

Do not use if you have a known allergy or sensitivity to Poke Root, pokeweed, Phytolacca americana or another ingredient in the preparation.

Pokeweed may irritate the mouth, throat, skin and gastrointestinal tract.

Stop use and seek urgent medical assistance if facial swelling, throat tightness, breathing difficulty, widespread hives or another serious allergic reaction develops.

Do not allow the liquid to contact the eyes.

Do not apply this oral liquid extract to broken, ulcerated or inflamed skin.

Always check the current product label where allergies or dietary sensitivities are present.

For qualified-practitioner prescribing and professionally supervised use only.

Always read the label and follow the directions for use.

Poke Root has a narrow safety margin. Do not exceed the prescribed dosage.

Excessive amounts may cause severe nausea, vomiting, abdominal cramping and diarrhoea.

More serious pokeweed poisoning may cause bloody diarrhoea, low blood pressure, weakness, abnormal heart rate, breathing difficulty, seizures or loss of consciousness.

Stop use and seek urgent medical or poison-information advice if severe vomiting, persistent diarrhoea, marked weakness, dizziness, fainting, breathing difficulty, confusion or another significant reaction develops.

Contraindicated in people with gastrointestinal irritation or an existing inflammatory gastrointestinal condition.

Contraindicated during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Do not use if pregnant, likely to become pregnant or actively trying to conceive.

Do not give Poke Root to infants, children or adolescents.

Do not use continuously for longer than six months.

Consult your healthcare practitioner before use if you take prescription medicines or have an existing gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, kidney, liver, immune or neurological condition.

Do not use Poke Root as a substitute for medical assessment of swollen or painful lymph nodes.

Swollen lymph nodes may occur with infection, inflammatory conditions, medication reactions or other illnesses requiring investigation.

Do not use this product to self-treat mastitis.

Breast pain, redness, warmth, swelling, fever or flu-like symptoms during breastfeeding require prompt medical assessment.

The oral liquid extract must not be applied directly to the breast or nipple.

Traditional poultice use should not be transferred into a recommendation to apply this ethanol-containing oral extract to the skin.

Do not use Poke Root as a treatment for tonsillitis, throat infection, arthritis, autoimmune disease, breast disease or cancer.

Avoid application to broken or ulcerated skin.

Avoid contact with the eyes.

Discontinue use seven days before general anaesthesia, surgery or an invasive procedure unless otherwise directed by your treating healthcare professional.

Contains ethanol.

Keep securely out of reach of children.

Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.

Keep the bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Store separately from ordinary supplements to reduce the risk of accidental dosing.

Store away from flames, sparks and other ignition sources due to the 45% ethanol content.

Keep securely out of reach and sight of children.

Follow any additional storage instructions printed on the current Australian product label.