Mayapple root and resin

Podophylli peltati rhizoma, mayapple root, American mandrake.  
Podophylli peltati resina, mayapple resin, American mandrake resin.  

Mayapple root consists of the dried rhizome and connected roots of Podophyllum peltatum L.  [Fam.  Berberidaceae].  

The root contains at least 4 percent resin with podophyllotoxin.  Mayapple resin consists of the resin of the dried and stored (aged) rhizome of P.  peltatum L., as well as its preparations in effective dosage.  

Uses

External:

• Removal of pointed condyloma.  

Contraindications

Pregnancy.  

Side Effects

None known.  

None known.  

Daily dosage:

• 1.5 - 3 g root;
• 1.5 - 3 g fluidextract ( Erg.  B.  6 );
• 2.5 - 7.5 g tincture ( Erg.  B.  6 );
• equivalent preparations.  

Dried rhizome for production of resin exclusively for external application.  

Note:The treated skin surface must not be larger than 25 cm²[approx.  10 in.  x 10 in.].  Be sure to protect skin adjacent to treated area.