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Indian apple, n Latin name: Podophyllum peltatum; parts used: roots, resin; uses: antibilious, cathartic, hydragogue, purgative; precautions: pregnancy, elderly; can cause gastrointestinal inflammation, irritation, overstimulation, nausea, vomiting. Also called duck's foot, hog apple, mandrake, American mandrake, mandrake root, May apple, podophyllum, racoonberry, and wild lemon. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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As for the apples, they turn up halfway through the book in the story of John's friendship with Gwennie, an Indian apple farmer whose effort at seducing him succeeds only in leaving him with respect for a good winesap. |
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