PODOPHYLLUM RESIN
\pˌɒdəfˈɪləm ɹˈɛzɪn], \pˌɒdəfˈɪləm ɹˈɛzɪn], \p_ˌɒ_d_ə_f_ˈɪ_l_ə_m ɹ_ˈɛ_z_ɪ_n]\
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Caustic extract from the roots of Podophyllum peltatum and P. emodi. It contains PODOPHYLLOTOXIN and its congeners and is very irritating to mucous membranes and skin. Podophyllin is a violent purgative that may cause CNS damage and teratogenesis. It is used as a paint for warts, skin neoplasms, and senile keratoses.
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