Stem plant
Berberidaceae, May apple.
Medicinal drug
Podophylli peltati rhizoma – Podophyllum rhizome, Podophyllum rhizome.
Ingredients
Podophyllotoxin
Effects
Cytostatic (mitosis inhibitor)
Indications for use
Formerly used as a laxative (“podophyllin”), but not recommended due to toxicity. Commission E positively evaluates its use for genital warts (condylomas).
Dosage
Contained in finished drug products, see podophyllotoxin, etoposide. Appropriate pure preparations containing podophyllotoxin are commercially available.
Contraindications
Pregnancy
