Podophyllum Emodi

• Botanical Name : Podophyllum Emodi
• Family Name : Berberidaceae
• Common Name : Indian Podophyllum, Himalayan May Apple.
• Part Used : Rhizomes, Roots, Fruits.
• Habitat : Distributed in northern himalayan region from kashmir to sikkim, abundantly in fir forest in kashmir.
• Product offered : Fruits

Uses : It is cholagogue, purgative, alterative, anthelmintic, emetic, bitter, bilious, antirheumatic, hydragogue, vermifuge and cytostatic. It is mainly useful in the treatment of intestinal worms, for treating warts, tumors and posses anti-cancer properties. It also used as hepatic stimulant. It exerts a powerful influence upon the whole glandular system.