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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.
6. Lay the pokeweed roots out in the sun on a work surface away from soil to allow the roots to dry out and die. Discard the dried roots in a green materials waste bin. If you place fresh roots in a waste bin, the pokeweed can take root in your community green composting center.. Pull or dig up new shoots or plants as they emerge. A few new shoots might spring up each year because of the long seed viability. If the problem persists, you can cut off the tip of the pokeweed shoots, bend the shoot over and push the cut tip into a small bottle filled with 2 to 3 percent glyphosate herbicide.