Synonym(s)
brinonia bianca; Bryone blanche; bryony; White bryonia
DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.
Bryonia belongs to the Curcurbitaceae family, the cucurbitaceae, which occurs mainly in Southern and Central Europe. The plant develops black berries. Poisonous parts of the plant are berries and roots. 40 berries are considered a lethal dose for adults and 15 berries for children.
Bryonia alba is the stem plant of Bryoniae radix the fence beet root.
Efficacy-determining ingredients: Highly toxic curcurbitacins, including brionin.
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