NY Spice Shop Poke Root Cut & Sifted - Dried Bulk Herb Roots Phytolacca Americana Pokeweed Plant for Herbal Tea & Tinctures - 4 Ounce

Specifications

• HERBAL INFUSION (EXTERNAL USE ONLY) - Traditionally, poke root has been steeped in hot water to create an infusion used externally in compresses and poultices. It’s not advised for internal consumption due to its potent nature.
• FLAVORING AGENT (IN HISTORICAL PRACTICES) - In old folk recipes, extremely minute amounts of poke root were sometimes added to flavor vinegar-based pickling liquids or broths, always with careful preparation to reduce toxicity. This is not a recommended modern use.
• NATURAL DYE IN CULINARY DÉCOR - Poke berries (not the root) were historically used to add color to food decorations, but the root can also produce a mild dye for non-edible kitchen applications, like dyeing napkins or wooden utensils.
• HERBAL OIL PREPARATION (EXTERNAL USE) - The cut and sifted root can be infused into oils for external massage blends, believed traditionally to ease joint discomfort or skin irritations.
• HERBAL EDUCATION & RECIPE RESEARCH - Some herbalists and culinary historians keep poke root on hand for educational demonstrations, teaching about traditional Appalachian or Native American herbal practices (not for direct consumption).
• Manufacturer : NY Spice Shop
• Units : 4.0 Ounce
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