African root, a reserve organ for the plant in times of drought. It is packaged in the typical round shape and is historically used in formulations of bitters and digestives. Pharmacognosy recognises digestive and deflating functional properties based on the ethnobotanical tradition of use.
Family
Menispermaceae
Origin
MALAWI
Active Principles
Palmantina, Columbamina, Jatrorrizina e Columbina
Curiosity
The entobotanical use of indigenous African populations can be traced back to the need to find anti-dysenteric solutions and prevent anorexia in times of famine.
