1. The plant is known in some areas as bindweed or jalap root. 2. The majority of the population is Muslim Jalap Jat and Syed families. 3. Neighbouring villages are Chak Hamid and Nawan Loke, and the nearest large town is Dharyala Jalap . 4. The village gets its name from the Jalap tribe, who were said to be founders of the village. 5. Besides Mexican or Vera Cruz jalap , a drug called Tampico jalap has been imported for some years in considerable quantity. 6. Besides Mexican or Vera Cruz jalap, a drug called Tampico jalap has been imported for some years in considerable quantity. 7. Romans soon discovered what he believed to be true jalap , which was much in demand in Europe as a cathartic. 8. The ordinary drug is distinguished in commerce as Vera Cruz jalap , from the name of the port whence it is shipped. 9. This " wild jalap " or " wild potato " was in the Pharmacopoeia of the United States from 1820 until 1863. 10. Jalap had previously been available only from Mexico, and the prospect of a supply under British control pleased many in West Florida.
