Skunk-Cabbage (Symplocarpus foetidus) is indigenous to the
northern United States. It is a medium-sized perennial plant
with small purple flowers. the seeds, rhizome, and roots can all
be used medicinally. Skunk-Cabbage contains a variety of
constituents, including an acrid principle, unspecified
alkaloids, essential oil, fatty oil, phenolic compounds, and
tannins. The root contains calcium oxalate; the leaves contain
n-hydroxytryptamine. Skunk-Cabbage has been used for
antispasmodic, expectorant, and sedative activities. It is a
remedy for broncitis, cough, headache, rheumatism, skin sores,
swelling, toothache, and wounds. It is used as a
gastrointestinal stimulant. View Research related to Skunk-
Cabbage. Products containing Skunk-Cabbage Cautions Orally,
large amounts of skunk cabbage are reported to cause nausea,
vomiting, headache, and vertigo.