sarracenia purpurea

Sarracenia purpurea is a perennial carnivorous plant native to North America and commonly known as the purple pitcher plant. It features tubular leaves that form pitchers capable of trapping and digesting insects to supplement its nutrient intake in low-nitrogen environments such as bogs. The digestion process involves both passive bacterial breakdown and active secretion of digestive enzymes by the plant. Traditionally used in some indigenous medicine systems for pain relief and historically for smallpox treatment in the 19th century. Extracts contain phenolic glycosides, flavonoid glycosides, and iridoids. Modern pharmaceutical preparations have included injectable forms for pain management[5][8].

Brand names

P-BlocSarapin

Other names

purple pitcher plantnorthern pitcher plantturtle socksside-saddle flowersaddle flowerhuntsman's cupIndian dipperAdam's-pitcherdumb-watchfrog's britcheswhippoorwill-bootsfever-cupsmallpox-plant