Crude Drug: Ipecac
Biological Source Carapichea ipecacuanha
Family Rubiaceae
Official used part Dried roots
Major Marker Constituent Emetine; cephaeline
Constituentclass Isoquinoline alkaloids
Pharmacognostic traditional use Historically emetic/expectorant; limited modern use
Drug Type Root
Scientific Name Carapichea ipecacuanha
Category Root drugs
Source Type Natural crude drug
Databasescope Pharmacognosy / Crude Drug Database
Educational Note Educational pharmacognosy reference; therapeutic claims and regulatory status should be verified against current authoritative sources.