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Syrup of ipecac /ˈɪpɨkæk/ commonly referred to as ipecac is derived from the dried rhizome and roots of the ipecacuanha. It is typically used to induce vomiting which it accomplishes by irritating the lining of the stomach (gastric mucosa) and by stimulating part of the brain called the medullary chemoreceptor trigger zone.