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3 unusual facts about Syrup of ipecac


António Lavradio

He first conceived the idea of making the culture of the Ipecacuanha meaning “sick making plant” - Ipecac Syrup of ipecac tree a source of profit to the colony and had thousands of them planted, thus opening to Brazil a new branch of trade.

Syrup of ipecac

It is typically used to induce vomiting, which it accomplishes by irritating the lining of the stomach (gastric mucosa) and by stimulating part of the brain called the medullary chemoreceptor trigger zone.

The Sacred Taking

She resists taking the ipecac, believing she was doing the right thing for the coven.



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