"This species is said to be purgative[173], some caution is advised"
- PFAF References
"Young shoots - cooked[46, 61, 105]. Some caution is advised since they are possibly purgative[179]."
- PFAF References
"Stalks and root - cooked[2, 46, 128, 153]. Washed and steamed[179]. A pleasant sweet taste[178]. Rich in starch and sugars, it is very nutritious[179]. It should not be eaten regularly, however, due to its possible purgative effect[179]"
- PFAF References
"The root is demulcent, diuretic, febrifuge, poultice and strongly purgative[9, 21, 178, 222]. Use of the root is believed to increase the flow of bile[222]"
