Title: Leptandra

Additional Names: Culver's root; black root

Literature References: Dried rhizome and roots of Veronicastrum virginicum (L.) Farw. (Leptandra virginica (L.) Nutt.), Scrophulariaceae. Habit. North America. Constit. A sterol; esters of cinnamic, methoxycinnamic and fatty acids; resin saponin, tannin, sugars.

Therap-Cat: Cathartic.