Nature provides us with many resources, and one such treasure is Podophyllum peltatum. Found in the moist woodlands of North America, this unassuming plant has remarkable therapeutic abilities. Among its many uses, one stands out as a homeopathic remedy for treating diarrhea.

A Woodland Wonder

Podophyllum Peltatum, also known as mayapple or American mandrake, is an herbaceous perennial plant. It bears umbrella-shaped leaves and apple-like fruits, which have been known to herbalists and healers for hundreds of years.

Native American tribes were the first to recognize the perennial’s versatility. They utilized various parts of the plant to treat snake bites, kill parasitic worms, and induce vomiting. Later, the plant was used as a laxative and in topical preparations for warts, psoriasis, and other skin conditions.

The entire plant is poisonous, including the green, unripe fruit, which contains powerful substances called lignans. These compounds give the species its toxic properties, as well as contribute to its therapeutic effects.

Homeopathic Diarrhea Relief

In homeopathy, Podophyllum peltatum is a medicine known for relieving painful diarrhea.* It’s prepared by extracting the plant’s root and rhizome (underground stem) in alcohol. This extract goes through a dilution process, which removes the toxic properties and transforms it into medicine.

There are several different homeopathic medicines for diarrhea relief. Think of Podophyllum peltatum for diarrhea that occurs most often in the morning and is accompanied by urgency and painful cramps.

Podophyllum peltatum is also an active ingredient in Boiron Diaralia Tablets and Diaralia On the Go Pellets, relieving diarrhea with intestinal rumbling and pain.*

Watch this video featuring Dr. Gary Kracoff, NMD, RPh, to learn more about the homeopathic uses of Boiron Podophyllum peltatum.

*Claims based on traditional homeopathic practice, not accepted medical evidence. Not FDA evaluated.