Pink Root
Contents
Known Location
Southern Continent [1]
Uses:
Medicinal: used for stomachaches
How does it work ?
Pink root has activity against intestinal worms. It is taken along with a strong laxative to remove both the worms and the pink root from the intestines.
Additional Info[2]
Pink root is an herb. The dried root and bulb are used to make medicine.
Side Effects
The FRESH root of pink root is UNSAFE for use. It contains poisonous chemicals.
The DRIED root of pink root seems safe for most people when used short-term along with a strong laxative. The dried root can be unsafe, however, if it is not taken with a strong laxative. It’s important to get pink root out of the body quickly because it might still contain some poisonous chemicals, even though it is dried.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: It’s UNSAFE to use pink root, even the dried preparation, if you are pregnant. For pink root to be effective, it must be used along with a strong laxative. But strong laxatives can be harmful during pregnancy. For this reason, pink root should not be used in pregnancy.
It’s also best to avoid pink root if you are breast-feeding. There isn’t enough information to know whether or not it is safe.
