Archives: Ingredients A-Z
Pokeweed
Pokeweed (Phytolacca americana) contains phytolaccatoxin and phytolaccigenin — triterpene saponins that cause severe GI toxicity (hemorrhagic gastroenteritis), hemolysis, and immunotoxicity…
Mayapple / Podophyllum
Mayapple (Podophyllum peltatum) contains PODOPHYLLOTOXIN — a mitotic inhibitor so potent it was the starting material for the chemotherapy drugs…
Sassafras
Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) root bark contains SAFROLE — classified as a CARCINOGEN (hepatocarcinogenic in rodents) and a DEA-watched precursor chemical…
Nux Vomica / Strychnine
Nux vomica seeds contain STRYCHNINE — a glycine receptor antagonist that causes TETANIC CONVULSIONS and death from respiratory muscle paralysis…
Bloodroot
Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) contains sanguinarine — a benzylisoquinoline alkaloid used in some mouthwashes but marketed in 'black salve' (escharotic) as…
Yellow Oleander (in Tejocote)
Yellow oleander (Thevetia peruviana/Cascabela thevetica) contains thevetin A/B — cardiac glycosides that cause digitalis-like toxicity [1]. This entry specifically addresses…
Belladonna
Belladonna (Atropa belladonna, deadly nightshade) contains tropane alkaloids (atropine, scopolamine, hyoscyamine) — anticholinergic agents that cause 'anticholinergic toxidrome': hot as…
MMS (Miracle Mineral Supplement)
MMS is INDUSTRIAL BLEACH (chlorine dioxide/sodium chlorite solution) marketed by Jim Humble and followers as a cure for autism, cancer,…