Poke (Phytolacca americana) is one of the most recognized plants in Southern folk medicine — and one of the most misunderstood. It grows wild across Alabama and the Southeast, and generations of Appalachian and Southern herbalists have used the berries for immune support, lymphatic health, and inflammatory conditions. Our dried poke berries are wild harvested from our land in Opp, Alabama in small batches each season.
Note: Poke is a powerful herb with a long history of traditional use. It is not a casual supplement. Please read the FAQ below before ordering.
Traditional Uses
Poke berries have been used historically for lymphatic support, immune stimulation, and as an adjunct in addressing chronic inflammatory conditions. They were a staple of the Eclectic physicians in the 19th century and remain widely used in traditional Southern and Appalachian herbalism today.
How to Use
Dried poke berries are typically used to make a tincture, decoction, or taken in very small amounts as dried berries. Dosing is critically important with poke — start extremely low (1–3 dried berries or a few drops of tincture) and work up slowly under the guidance of a qualified herbalist or healthcare provider. This is not an herb to dose casually.
About This Harvest
Wild harvested by hand from our land in southern Alabama. Dried and packaged in small batches on the farm. No processing additives, no artificial drying agents.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is poke safe?
Poke is a potent herb that requires careful, informed use. Raw poke root and large amounts of berries are toxic. Dried berries in small therapeutic doses have a long history of traditional use, but this is not an herb for casual or uninformed self-treatment. We strongly recommend researching poke thoroughly or consulting a qualified herbalist before use.
Who uses poke berries?
Experienced herbalists, traditional medicine practitioners, and people with a background in Southern folk medicine. This is not a beginner herb. If you're new to medicinal herbs, start with something gentler from our catalog.
Why do you sell it if it requires such care?
Because poke has genuine traditional value in the hands of people who know how to use it, and because keeping traditional plant medicine accessible matters to us. We trust our customers to do their research. We're also happy to answer questions — reach out via the chat or email below.
Where are these harvested?
From our land in Opp, Alabama. Wild harvested, not cultivated. Small batch, seasonal availability.
