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Pokeweed is also used as an anti-viral. The Pokeweed antiviral protein (PAP) in several experiments conducted shows a tremendous capacity for fighting against several known viruses, of which HIV is also included. This last, however has been seen only in the in-vitro stage.
Nutritionally, poke weed is a powerhouse: A half cup of the greens provides 35 calories (10 from fat), no cholesterol, three grams dietary fiber, and 90% of your daily need for vitamin A, 60% of vitamin C, 8% calcium, and 6% of iron.reen Deaneâs âItemizedâ Plant Profile: Pokeweed. IDENTIFICATION: Phytolacca americana : (See âTelling The Differenceâ below) Poke weed is rugged but not handsome. Itâs four to ten feet tall, stout with reddish stems, leaves four to 10 inches long. The plant often has a scraggly look.