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Ipecacuanha
A plant extract that contains two alkaloids, emetine and cephaeline, that irritate the lining of the stomach and intestines and act as emetics.
Ipecacuanha has been used to induce vomiting in people (especially children) who have swallowed a non-corrosive poison. In very small doses it can act as an expectorant, being available as syrups and tablets and included in many cough medicines. Ipecacuanha is freely available over the counter. Read the rest of this entry »