The drug 'Emetine', used to treat amoebic dysentery, is extracted from the roots of:
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Correct answer: Cephaelis ipecacuanha
Cephaelis ipecacuanha (Ipecac) roots contain the alkaloid emetine. While it was historically used to induce vomiting, its primary medical use was for its potent anti-protozoal activity.
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