Jalape, real

Authors:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer, Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Synonym(s)

alap bindweed; Ipomoea purga; Jalapa; Mexican Purgeon Winch

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The real jalape is a herb of the wind-plant family, which grows up to 4m high and is native to South or Central America.

Ipomoea purga is the parent plant of Tubera Jalapae the jalapen root, also called Radix Jalapae. The extract was formerly used as a drastic laxative. Due to its toxicity, it no longer plays a role in modern naturopathy.

General informationThis section has been translated automatically.

Cosmetics: Ipomoea purga resin, the jalapenic resin extracted from the root tubers of the plant, is used in cosmetic formulations.

Homeopathy: Jalapa; dried root bulb, prescribed for diarrhoea and colic in children.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Authors: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer Prof. Dr. med. Martina Bacharach-Buhles