Identity & origin
BOTANICAL IDENTITY
The right name is the first step.
A climbing tuberous geophyte associated primarily with seasonally dry tropical environments. This climbing plant with tuberous underground organs is not Convolvulus scammonia. ANSM also identifies all organs of this species as toxic.
Also known as: No synonyms listed.
Have the species and exact part verified; a photograph alone cannot guarantee identification for consumption.
An illustration is not enough to identify a plant for consumption. Do not forage for a species based solely on this profile.
Uses & evidence
UNDERSTANDING THE USES
Properties & uses.
Listed part — documentary context
ANSM lists Ipomoea orizabensis for: root, resin. This listing specifies neither a clinical indication nor a dosage.
The references do not establish a benefit. Lack of evidence is not assurance of safety.
Read the sourceThe traditional uses described are not clinical proof of effectiveness. Evidence for one preparation cannot automatically be applied to another.
Precautions before use
BEFORE ANY USE
Precautions & contraindications.
This guidance does not cover every individual situation. Missing information is not a guarantee of safety.
The following warnings do not constitute a complete review of interactions or contraindications. An unstudied combination cannot be considered compatible.
Contraindications & precautions
- Toxicity flagged by ANSM: all organs. Do not ingest or prepare for self-treatment.
Medicine interactions
- Compatibility with medicines is not established by the sources evaluated here; ask a pharmacist to check the exact product.
“Reported” does not prove causality; “possible” may reflect indirect evidence. “None reported” means none in the cited source, not that all combinations have been studied. Do not stop a prescribed treatment based on this profile.
Adverse effects
- Exposure to this plant, which is identified as toxic, requires appropriate advice from a poison centre.
Pregnancy & breastfeeding
No home use, including during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Children & adolescents
No home use in children; keep out of their reach.
If symptoms persist, worsen or are unusual, consult a healthcare professional. In an emergency, contact the emergency services.
Sources & last review
CHECKING REFERENCES
Sources for this profile.
- ANSM — Pharmacopée française, liste A (janvier 2026), p. 33Accessed on 09/10/2026
- Kew — Plants of the World Online : Ipomoea orizabensis (G.Pelletan) Ledeb. ex Steud.Accessed on 09/10/2026
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