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The herbs
listed below were ethically wild-crafted and/or semi-cultivated. No
fertilizers, pesticides nor irradiation were used. The soil is DDT negative.
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Note:
There are many sites on the world web pages describing all different usage
and properties of different species or the same species with different name, from South
America. There
are plenty of info and printed papers published in Europe on European sites
in English as well as in French, German, Russian, Polish, Dutch, Hungarian,
Italian, Spanish, there are also plenty of info on Far East sites in Mandarin, Cantonese,
Japanese, etc. Many curious and open minded people from around the world are researching the
proprieties of Botanical Species from South America. They believe
there is more to it, than just an old tradition, or custom, or superstitions
of the local Natives.
You just need to know the
proper Latin Name and go search via European Search Engines.
Below
you may find some info, gathered from our Suppliers, Natives; from Peru,
Mexico, Brasil, Ecuador, and Colombia, form Shamans, Curanderos, Media,
Articles, Friends, Patents, etc, summarizing: from "Nature's
Wisdom".
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Below are
some information about some of the species - herbs - you may select from Short List and jump to
description.
Short
List
1.- ABUTA
(Abutta officinalis);
A. grandifolia (Mart.) Sandwith. Menispermaceae. “Abuta”,”Motelo
sanango”,”Trompetero sacha”.
2.- ACHIOTE LEAF (Bixa orellana); "ANNATTO",
”Achote”,
“Achote amarillo”.
3.- AGRACEJ (Berberis vulgaris) Berberis
sp.: Wild. Berberidaceas. ”Agracejo”, “agracillo”,
”berbero”, ”puchka-puchka”.
4.- AJOS SACHA ( Mansoa alliacea ) (Lam) : A. Gentry. Bignoniaceae “Ajo
sacha”, “Boens”, “Nia boens”, “Wild garlic”.
5.- AJOS KIRO or AJOS CASPI (Cordia alliodora) (R.&P) : Cham.
Boraginaceae.”Aņallo caspi), “Laurel”,”ajos quiro”, ”Clammy
cherry”.
6- ALCANFOR SACHA BARK (Zanthoxylum caribaeum) Lamarck,: Rutaceaes.
”Alcanfor sacha”, “raya caspi”.
7.- ALGARROBO FRUIT (Prosopis pallida); P. Chilensis (Lam): Stuntz. Prosopis
juliflora. Fabaceae.”Algarrobo”.
8.- ALTAMISA /MARCO or AJENJO
(Ambrosia peruviana) Willd: Asteraceae. ”Altamisa”, ”Marco”, ”Marquito”,
”Peruvian ragweed
9.- AMASISA (Erythrina fusca): Lour. Fabaceae. ”Amasisa”, ”Gallito”,
”Swamp immortelle”.
ANAMU
see MUCURA
10.- AMOR SECO (Desmondium adscendens): L.
Asteraceae ,”Amor seco”, “Cadillo”, “Chilca”, “Isha sheta rao”,
”Pacunga”, ”Pirco”,
”Dried love”.
11.- ASMACHILCA (Eupatorium
triplinerve syn. Aristeguietia gayana,Eupatorium
ayapana, Wedd. King
&Rob.: Asteraceaes. ”Asmachilca”,
“asnac”.
12.- ARNICA (Senecio
pseudotites) Griseb: Asteraceaes. ”Arnica”, ”maicha”, ”ramilla”.
13.- ATADIJO (Trema micrantha) L.: Blume.Ulmaceae. ”Atadijo”.
14.- BALSAMINA (Impatiens balsamina) Momordica balsimina L.: ”Balsamina”,
”Balsam apple"
15.- BOLAINA or MUTAMBA BARK'S (Guazuma ulmifolia) Lam.:
Sterculiaceae.”Bolaina” Atadijo, “West Indian elm”.
16.- BOBINSANA o QUINILLA BLANCA LEAF Calliandra angustifolia) Spruce.:
Mimosaceas. ”Bobinsana”, ”bobensane”, ”quinilla blanca”.
17.- CAIHUA
(Cyclanthera pedata) L. Schrad.: Curcubitaceae. ”Caigua”.
18.- CALAGUALA (Polypodium pycnocarpum) P. decumanum
Wild: Polypodiaceae. ”Calaguala”, “Huayhuashi-shupa”.
19.- CARAPA (Carapa guianensis) Aublet.:Meliaceaes.”Carapa”, “andiroba”,”cedro
macho”.
20.- CARRIZO ROOTS (Arundo donax) L.:
Poaceaes. carrizo”, ”uachi”.
CAT'S CLAW /VILCACORA see UNA DE GATO
21.- CLAVO HUASCA
(Tynnanthus
panurensis) Bur. Sandw.: Bignoniaceae. ”Clavo Huasca”, “Inejkeu”,
”Clove vine”.
21a COCA LEAF
(Erythroxylon
coca)
22.- COLA DE CABALLO - (Equisetum giganteum) ”Cola de caballo”, “Rabo
de zorro”,”Horseīs tail”.
23.- CONDURANGO (Marsdenia condurango, M. reichenbachii) Gonobulos
condurango Triana : Asclepiadaceas.”Condurango”, “Tucasillu”.
24.- COPAIBA OIL (Copaifera officinalis, paupera), Copaifera officinalis, Copaifera
reticulata Ducke.: Fabaceae. ”Copaiba”, “Copal”.
25.- CULEN (Psoralea glandulosa) Otholobium glandulosum L.: Fabeaceas. ”Culen”,
”gualgua”, ”hierba de San Agustin”.
26.- CURARE (Chondrodendron tomentosum) R&P. Menispermaceae. ”Ampihuasca”,
“Curare”.
27.- CURCUMA ROOTS (Curcuma longa) L., Curcuma domestica Val.:
Zingiberaceaes. ”Curcuma”, ”azafran”,”coron”.
28.- CUTI CUTI (Notholaena nivea) Presl. Fern. Aspleniaceas.
“Cuti cuti”, ”raqui raqui”.
29.- CHANCAPIEDRA (Phyllanthus niruri)
l.: Euphorbiaceae.”Chanca piedra”, “Sacha foster”, ”Stone
breaker”.
30.- CHUCHUHUASI (Maytenus macrocarpa)
R.&P. Briq. Celastraceae.
”Chuchuhuasi”, ”Chuchasha”, ”Chuchuasi”.
31.- DRAGON'S BLOOD (Croton lechleri) Muell.-Arg.(Croton
palanostigma) Euphorbiaceae.”Sangre de drago”,”Sangre de
grado”,”Dragonīs blood”.
33.-
ESCOBILLA
/CANCHALAGUA (Schkuhria pinnata s. Scoparia
dulcis) L. Scrophulariaceae. ”Escobilla”,
“Ņuņo pichana”, “Piqui pichana” “Canchalagua” .
”Vasourinha” in Brazil.
34.- FLOR DE ARENA (Tiquilia paronychioides) Boraginaceaes. ”Flor de
arena”, “Yerba blanca”.
35.- FLOR DE OVERO (Cordia lutea) C. rotundifolia: Boraginaceaes. ”Flor de
overo”, “overo”..
36.- FLOR DE MASTUERZO (Tropaeloum majus): Tropeoloaceaes. Cultivated since
the pre-hispanic times.”Flor de mastuerzo”, “mastuerzo”.
GRAVIOLA / GUANABANA
37.- GUANABANA / GRAVIOLA LEAF (Annona muricata) L.: Annonaceae. ”Guanabana”,
”Chirimoya”,”Soursop”, "Nangka
blanda", "Graviola", "Prickly custard
apple", "Durian benggala", "Zuurzak"
38.-
GUAYABA LEAF (Psidium guayaba) L.: Myrtaceae. ”Guayabo”,
”Guayabo blanco”. “Guava”.
39.-
HERCAMPURI (Gentionella alborosea) Gil. Fabris.: Gencianaceaes.
”Hercampuri”, ”hercampure”,“ bitter tea”.
40.- HUAMAMPINTA (Chuquiragua huamampinta) C. Spinoza. R&P
Don.
Asteraceaes. ”Huamanpinta”, ”huancaspita”, ”jari-jaraj”.
41.-
HUAMANRIPA (Senecio tephrosioides) Turcz.; Asteraceaes. ”Huamanripa”,
”huamanlipa”, ”huamanripa verdadera”.
41a -
HUIRA HUIRA (Culcitium canescens,
Senecio
canescens) "Sight Sight", "Grass of Life"
42.- HUANARPO MACHO (Jatropha macracantha) M.Arg. Euphorbiaceae.
”Huanarpo macho”.
43.- ICOJA (Unonopsis Floribunda Diels.) : Annonaceae. ”Icoja”.
44.-
IPORURO
(Alchornea castaneifolia) Willd. Juss.: Euphorbiaceae. ”Iporuro”,
”Iporoni”, ”Macochihua”.
45.-
JERGON SACHA (Dracontium
loretense) Krause: Araceae. ”Jergon sacha”, ”Hierba del jergon”,
”Fer-de-lance”.
45a -
KUDZU ROOT
(Fabaceae
Pueraria lobata)
46.-
MANAYUPA (Desmodium mollicum) Sw. DC.: Fabaceae.
”Manayupa”, “Beggar-lice”.
46 a -
MACA (Lepidium
meyeneii, Cruciferae),
"Maka",
"Peruvian Ginseng"
47.-
MUCURA / ANAMU
(Petiveria alliacea) L.: Phytolaccaceae. ”Anamu”, Mucura”,
”Micura”, “Mucura Hembra”, ”Sacha ajo”.
48.- MULLACA LEAF (Physalis
angulata) L.: Solanaceae. ”Mullaca”,”Bolsa
mullaca”,”Capuli cimarron”.
49.- MUŅA (Minthostachys setosa) Biq.: Lamiaceaes. ”Muņa muņa”,
”Arash muņa”.
50.- OJE (Ficus insipida) Willd.var. insipida: Moraceae. ”Oje”,
”Doctor Oje”.
51.- PAICO LEAF (Chenopodium ambrosioides) L.: Amaranthaceae. ”Cashua”,
”Paico”,”Wormseed”.
52.- PAPAILLA (Momordica charantia) L.:Cucurbitaceae. ”Papailla”,
”Balsam pear”, ”Bitter Melon”.
53.- PASUCHACA (Geraniun dielsianum) Knuth:
Geraniaceaes.
PAU D'ARCO see TAHUARI
54.- PINCO PINCO (Ephedra andina) E. Americana H&B ex Will.:
Efedraceaes. “Pinco pinco”, “sanu-sanu”.
55.- PIRI PIRI ROOTS (Cyperus spp.) C.articulatus L., C.chalaranthus Presl.: Ciperaceaes.
56.-07 RAICES (Seven Roots
blended Powder)
56 a. - RUE Leaf (Ruta graveolens peruviana)
57.- SUELDA CON SUELDA (Phthirusa adunca) Phoradendron crassifolius
(DC)
58.- SHIRIC SANANGO (Brunfelsia
grandiflora);
59.- TABACO (Nicotiana tabacum)
60.-
TAHUARI or PAO DE ARCO
/
yellow: (Tabebuia serratifolia), "Lapacho",
"Taheebo",
"Tahuari", "Palo De Arco",
"Ipe","Roxo",
"Lapacho",
"Ipes", "Trumpet Brush"
Tabebuia: serratifolia, chrysanta, ochracea, impetiginosa
61.- VERBENA (Verbena littoralis)
62.-
WIRA-WIRA
(Gnaphalium vira-vira )
63.-
WINAY WAYNA or WINA WINA
(Senecio
comosus)
64.- ZARZAPARILLA or Sarsaparilla (Smilax longifolia) Richard.).
65.-
YACON
(Smallanthus sonchifolius syn. Polymnia sonchifolia)
66.-
UNA DE GATO / VILCACORA
/ CAT'S LAW
(Uncaria tomentosa)
PLANTS LIST & INFORMATION
Note: In general 2 capsules are equivalent to 1 cup of tea
1.-
ABUTA

(Abutta officinalis); A.
grandifolia (Mart.) CISSAMPELOS
PAREIRA L.Sandwith. Menispermaceae. “Abuta”, ”Motelo
sanango”, ”Trompetero sacha”, "Pareira",
"Velvet leaf", "Ice Vine", "Pareira Brava",
"False Pareira", "Bofrusiri" The decoction of the stems and roots
mixed with wild bee honey is used to treat sterile women. Root decoction
used for post-menstrual hemorrhages, the alcoholic maceration, for
rheumatism. Macerated leaves, bark and root, mixed with rum, are used by the
“Creoles” as aphrodisiac. Root decoction used as a cardio tonic,
anti-anemic, anti-malarial. Tribe “Sionas” use leaf decoction
for fever. The “Wayapi” use the decoction of the bark and stem as a
dental analgesic. Some Ecuadorian “Ketchwas” use the leaf decoction for
conjunctivitis and snakebite. Others use the root tea for difficult
delivery and nervous or weak
children with colic.
It is considered effective against malaria, fever, hepatic ailments, gastric
ulcers, diabetes, anemia, high cholesterol, menstrual cramps and pre- and
post-natal pain, to ease menstrual discomfort, a treatment for infertility,
dental pain killer, cerebral tonic, fever, rheumatism, typhoid, stomach
ulcers, and as an aphrodisiac, pain killer, an
antiseptic to the bladder, chronic inflammation of the urinary passages,
good diuretic, etc
2.- ACHIOTE LEAF 
(Bixa orellana);
"ANNATTO", ”Achote”, “Achote amarillo”, "Lipstick
Tree", "Bija",
"Urucum", "Bixaceae",
Annato Family - Cultivated. Natives
use
it for food coloring and to decorate their bodies. There are experimental
plots for the extraction of bixin. In North part of Peru, the shoot
decoction is considered anti-dysenteric, anti-septic, anti-venereal,
aphrodisiac, astringent, febrifugal.
Leaves are used to treat skin problems, poultice leaves to eliminate scars,
hepatitis, aphrodisiac, anti-dysenteric, anti-pyretic. Considered beneficial
and healing for the digestive system, liver disease, kidney diseases,
urinary problems, prostate cancer.
Effective as a gargle for tonsillitis. Flowers are used in infusion as purge and to avoid phlegm in newborn babies. ”Kayapo" massage
stomachs of women in labor with the leaves. ”Kayapo” use
it as a body tint. It is said to be an antidote for HCN poison. Seeds
believed to be expectorant, the roots, digestive, anti-tussive.
Around Explorama fresh leaf stalks, devoid of blades, are inserted into a
glass of water; the mucilage that forms is applied in conjunctivitis.
The decoction made of leaves, bark, seeds or the plant is used by the
indigenous tribes of Amazon to speed up healing of wounds or burns. Orally
applied preparations are considered to stimulate digestion. Fresh seeds can
be eaten due to their nutritional value.
For more info click here.
3.- AGRACEJO (Berberis vulgaris)
Berberis sp.: Wild. Berberidaceas. ”Agracejo”, “agracillo”,
”berbero”, ”puchka-puchka”. Wise of the Jungle use it against gallstones to macerate 15
g of bark during one day and then drink one cup 3 times a day (between
meals). As estomachal
tonic to infuse the bark and drink it 3 times a day. As an anticostiveness
to drink the berrues decoction. The whole plant contain alchaloids:
palmatine, columbamine, berberine, ixiberberine, berbamine; tannins, resins
and waxes. The fruits contain vitamin C, sugar, acids and minerals. The bark
of the root is used as a stomach tonic and colagogue, for chronic dyspepsia. The
alkaloid berberine acts on the uterine musculature, it is toxic in big
doses. The leaf and bark must be used under the medical supervision, in
excessive doses “agarcejo produces dizzies, vomits, diarrheas, nasal
hemorrhages and renal irritation".
4.- AJOS SACHA ( Mansoa
alliacea ) (Lam) : A. Gentry. Bignoniaceae “Ajo sacha”, “Boens”,
“Nia boens”, “Wild garlic”. Alcoholic
maceration of the stem and roots used for rheumatism; leaf infusion used in
baths to relieve “manchiari” (a nervous state caused by terror or sudden
shock), specially in children. Also used
as cleansing baths for bad luck. The roots are used as anti-rheumatic, stem decoction in
baths - to
relieve fatigue and small needle-like cramps. Some Natives use it to
protect themselves against the bad spirits, others use the decoction of
leaves and stems as antipyretic baths, for body aches, flu. Contains alline, allicin, allyl-disulfoxide, diallyl sulfide,
dimethyl sulfide, divinyl sulfide, propylallyl disulfide, and two
cytotoxic naphthoquinones, 9.methoxy-alpha-lapachone and
hydroxy-9methoxy-alpha-lapachone.
5.- AJOS KIRO or AJOS CASPI (Cordia alliodora) (R.&P) : Cham.
Boraginaceae.”Aņallo caspi), “Laurel”,”ajos quiro”, ”Clammy
cherry”. The sawn wood is used for building houses and interior
decoration; the leaves and bark are used as condiment instead of Ajo herb.
6.- ALCANFOR SACHA BARK (Zanthoxylum caribaeum) Lamarck,:
Rutaceaes. ”Alcanfor sacha”, “raya caspi”. Wild. It is used as a
febrifugue.
7.- ALGARROBO FRUIT

(Prosopis pallida); P. Chilensis (Lam): Stuntz.
Prosopis juliflora. Fabaceae "Algarrobo”, "Algaroba",
"Mesquite", Kiawe". Unripe fruit considered
astringent, lactagogue; unripe fruit applied to toothache. Seed infusion
considered nutritious, tonic. Bark is uses from treatment of diabetes.
Very effective energizer,
tonic for psyche and body, used by very active people, sport people,
excellent for weak and anemic, under-nutritional, highly nutritious
especially for elders and children, contains
vitamins, amino acids and minerals.
8.- ALTAMISA / MARCO or
AJENJO
(Ambrosia peruviana) Willd: Asteraceae. ”Altamisa”, "Marco", ”Marquito”,
”Peruvian ragweed”. Used with other plants in baths for magic or
religious rituals. Considered astringent, anti-rheumatic, and tonic.
Shoot decoction, considered antirheumatic, antispasmodic, digestive, tonic, vermifuge,
for dysmenhorrhea. Juice of the plant used by
the “Incas” to preserve corpses, it ids also used
for rheumatism and to regulate late menstrual periods. Root decoction used for
neuralgia
and hysteria. Floral infusion used as vermifuge.
This
traditional Andean herb has been used for generations, a root decoction is
used mainly due to its action in migraines and
headaches. The decoction is
said to be effective to tone up the nervous
system.
9.- AMASISA (Erythrina fusca): Lour. Fabaceae. ”Amasisa”, ”Gallito”,
”Swamp immortelle”. Semicultivated. Soil conservation species, adding
nitrogen to the soil, used as ornamental and living fence. Bark decoction
used to wash infected wounds to treat fungal dermatoses. Effective in a skin
infection called “arco”. ”Creoles” use the root decoction as a
sudorofic to reduce fever caused by colds and malaria. Flowers in decoction
regarded as antitussive. ”Palikur” use bark of trunk and roots mixed
with the bark of Parkia pendula to purify waters. Bark put in hot
water and poulticed onto migraine headaches. Hartwell mentions its use
for cancer.
10.- AMOR SECO
(Desmondium
adscendens): L. Asteraceae ,”Amor seco”, “Cadillo”, “Chilca”, “Isha
sheta rao”, ”Pacunga”, ”Pirco”,
”Dried love”, "Farmers friend", "Strong Back",
"Back herb".
Excellent remedy for the Back Pain
and/or Muscle Spasm It is so named for its
traditional use by Mayan healers to treat back aches, muscle spasms and
such conditions that arise from muscle spasms, including headaches, pain,
inflammation, kidney stress, bronchial asthma.
A plant is boiled in 3 cups of water for 3-7 minutes and 1 cup of warm tea
is taken before meals for 3-5 days to relief of backache, muscle pains,
kidney ailments and impotency.
Back pains are among the
most discomforting conditions people face. They're also among the
least likely conditions to respond to standard medical treatment (only the
steroid injections may help sometimes). At the same time when at least 30%
of population of North America suffer from some kind of Back or Muscle pain,
there might be a hope in the wisdom of indigenous shamans of South America.
Several studies conducted, have proved Amor Seco tea to be great pain
reliever if not eliminator. Problems including both acute and chronic back
aches and muscle spasms, when treated with Amor Seco tea are being greatly
reduced if not eliminated completely.
Usage of the herb in bronchial asthma also proved to be highly effective.
Clinical study showed that a 1/2 of teaspoon of dried Amor Seco leaf powder given to asthma patients three times a day, results in improvement and
remission in most patients treated.
Chewing or gargling may help angina, sores in the
mouth; infusions used as emmenagogue, anti-dysenteric, laryngitis, worms, and to alleviate
chills. Decoctions mixed with lemon juice, aguardiente and/or milk for sore throat,
angina, water
retention, hepatitis, dropsy. In the Northern Peru, the root decoction is used for alcoholic hepatitis
and worms, leaf is applied to toothache, also used for headache.
In Brazil it is used as a diuretic and to treat jaundice. In the
Phillipines, flowers mixed with cooked rice are fermented to make an
alcoholic beverage. In Tonga the infusion of the flowers is used to treat
upset by food poison stomach. Sun-dried leaves are mix with olive oil to make poultices for
sores.
Because they believe this plant has magic powers, it is given to the lover who has lost
interest in his mate, to make him/her come back.
11.- ASMACHILCA
(Eupatorium
triplinerve, Eupatorium
ayapana, Aristeguietia
gayana, Eupatorium gayanum, Asteraceaes.),
”Asmachilca”,
“asnac”. Wild. It is used as an expectorant and to treat
bronchitis, asthma;
drink the leaves, stems and flowers in infusion. It is said; one glass of asmachilca tea
at night may highly reduce bronchitis asthma problems. It clears up the
mucus, it helps breathing, the results are visible after few days of usage.
Note:It should not be used more than one glass per day. For more info click here.
12.- ARNICA (Senecio
pseudotites) Griseb: Asteraceaes. ”Arnica”, ”maicha”, ”ramilla”.
Wild. As a diuretic in decoction. Resolutive in emplasters. Veterinary:
vermifuge for animals. It is said that half a tea spoon of arnica tea will
end menstrual pain.
13.- ATADIJO (Trema micrantha) L.: Blume.Ulmaceae. ”Atadijo”.Bark
used for cordage; stems used
for fencing. The plant soaked in water makes an astringent liquid. Some
natives use the bark as an antipyretic for infants.
14.- BALSAMINA (Impatiens balsamina) Momordica balsimina L.: ”Balsamina”,
”Balsam apple”. Fruit tincture anti-ecchymotic, descongestant, vulnerary;
decoction purgative. Used for bruises.
15.- BOLAINA or MUTAMBA BARK'S (Guazuma ulmifolia) Lam.:
Sterculiaceae.”Bolaina” Atadijo, “West Indian elm”. Wood and bark
for construction and ropes. Ripe fruits have a strong honey scent. Some
people even chew the fruit to extract the sweet juice, spitting out the
remainder. The macerated fruit mixed with aguardiente is used to scent the
“siricaipe” or “mapacho”. Leaf decoction used for baldness, the bark decoction for
dysentery. It is regarded as astringent, depurative, diaphoretic,
emollient, pectoral, refrigerant, stomachic, styptic, and sudorific; used
for alopecia, asthma, bronchitis, dermatosis, diarrhea, dysentery,
elephantiasis, fever, hepatitis, syphilis, leprosy, malaria, nephritis.
16.- BOBINSANA or QUINILLA BLANCA LEAF Calliandra angustifolia)
Spruce.: Mimosaceas. ”Bobinsana”, ”bobensane”, ”quinilla blanca”.
Cultivated and wild. For Rheumatism
treatment, use the decoction or aquos macceration of bark and roots.
Against uterine cancer to drink the roots decoction. The whole plant
is an stimulant and energizing, To depurate blood to drink the rootīs bark
decoction. This plant contains several amino no proteics acids.
17.- CAIHUA
(Cyclanthera pedata) L. Schrad.: Curcubitaceae. ”Caigua”,
"Wild cucumber".
Cultivated. Fruit edible. It has various medicinal usages. The tea of the
seeds is well known for controlling high blood pressure. De Feo
suggests that the decoction of the epicarps is also anti-diabetic. It
has been said it is the most natural and the most potent fat absorber. Caihua
taken together with Chuchuhuasi rejuvenates
& reduces Cellulites. For more info click
here.
18.- CALAGUALA (Polypodium pycnocarpum) P. decumanum
Wild: Polypodiaceae. ”Calaguala”, “Huayhuashi-shupa”. Rhizome
maceration used for fever, whooping cough (grated or in infusion), and renal
problems. From the leaves the “Boras” prepare a drink for coughs.
Rhizome
used to treat the pancreas. ”Creoles” use the decoction in ritual
baths for infants. In Latin America, “calaguala”, “llanten”
and “ matico” are among the first mentioned when the subject is
medicinal plants, specially cancer. Calaguala
Fern - Ancient Mayan treatment for psoriasis, eczema and other skin conditions,
it is very soothing.
19.- CARAPA (Carapa guianensis) Aublet.:Meliaceaes.”Carapa”, “andiroba”,”cedro
macho”. Wild. As an astringent to drink the bark decoction. As febrifuge and
anti-helmintic to drink the bark tea; vulnerary, and herpes, to wash wounds
with the bark decoction.
20.- CARRIZO ROOTS (Arundo donax)
L.: Poaceaes. carrizo”, ”uachi”. Wild and cultivated. Diuretic
and analgesic to use the rhizomes/tubers.
21.- CLAVO HUASCA

(Tynnanthus
panurensis) Bur. Sandw.: Bignoniaceae. ”Clavo Huasca”, “Inejkeu”,
”Clove vine”. The pieces of roots and stems are macerated in aguardiente
to make a stimulant liqueur used for rheumatism. Resin used for
fevers. It is used , effectively, for
toothache, being as effective as clove oil, aphrodisiac
mainly for women, but excellent for male as well.
For more info click here.
21a
COCA LEAF
(Erythoxylon coca). Leaves are the best natural energizer, and pain
suppressant known to man, and has been used
by South American Tribes for generations. It is highly priced for its
social, magical and health benefits than any other herb. It is considered to
be Sacred Herb in South America. The chemical
composition of coca leaves is high in calories, minerals (potassium,
phosphorus, iron, magnesium, calcium, etc), fiber, proteins, vitamins (B1,
C, A, E). Some researchers claim than coca contains almost 1% more proteins
than meat, and more calcium than milk. Chewing coca leaves
induce healthy mood, it can eliminate tooth
pain, joint pain, tea helps osteoporosis and arthritis pains,
it is mood stabilizer, good anti-depressant, etc.
The purpose of the use of coca, in a magical
sense, is to protect the individual against witchcraft, curses, change bad
luck and predict the future.
Shamans from some traditional Indian tribes smoke fresh coca leaves for
magical purposes. Inhaling the sacred vapors induces a trance-like state.
Coca leave smoke, enables a shaman "to cross 'the bridge of smoke", to enter the world of
spirits, and activate his magical powers. Alas fresh leaves don't travel well;
and this ancient usage is uncommon in the urban industrial West.
22.- COLA DE CABALLO - (Equisetum giganteum) ”Cola de caballo”,
“Rabo de zorro”, ”Horseīs tail”. Valuable for forage
and paper production; also used in making mats and brooms. Roots used as
diuretic and sudorific. Brazilians use the rhizomes as tourniquetes around
snakebites. It is a great source of natural silica; for skin, nail and hair
grow. Used for beriberi, hepatitis, mineral deficiency, nerves
tonic.
23.- CONDURANGO
(Marsdenia condurango, M. reichenbachii) Gonobulos
condurango Triana : Asclepiadaceas. ”Condurango”, “Tucasillu”.
Wild
climber bush. The decoction of stem and bark as an analgesic, carminative and tonic.
Hemostatic and against ulcer, hemorrhages when drinking the bark decoction.
Anti-Snakebites. The stem decoction as a gastralgic. In dyspepsia cases to
drink the stem decoction. It is also used against chronic
anemia. The bark
and stem infusion against cancer
(stomach), indigestion, appetite loss, as a colagogue.
Active
principles: conduranguine alfa, conduranguine beta, tannic acid.
Condurango improves digestion by stimulating the production of saliva and
digestive juices. It has also shown an ability to kill tumors in animals.
It has been also used by Natives for Appetite
loss and Indigestion.
The part of Condurango that is used in remedies is the dried bark of
branches and the trunk of the tree.
How to Prepare:
Condurango can be made into a tea. Add 1.5 grams (about one-quarter
teaspoon) of crushed Condurango to cold water and bring to a boil. Cool
the tea, then strain.
Condurango
also can be made into a medicinal wine. Add 50 to 100 grams (between
one-quarter and one-half cup) of crushed Condurango to each liter of wine.
Take 1 cup of Condurango tea or 1 liquor glass of condurango wine with each meal
24.- COPAIBA OIL
(Copaifera paupera, syn.Copaifera officinalis,
Copaifera reticulata Ducke.: Fabaceae. ”Copaiba”, “Copal”,
"Copaiba Balsam", "Copaiba Resin". On Rio
Solimoes, resin used as a cicatrizant, for gonorrhea, psoriasis, sores, catarrh, syphilis, and urinary
problems.
Plotkin (1993) notes that the resin (copal) is used to coat tubules exposed
by the dentist drill. Copaiba
Oil is used for skin disorders and as an anti-inflammatory agent that
can be rubbed directly on sore joints. Internally, locals suggest its usage
for gastric ulcers, as a diuretic and expectorant. The oil is also used in
art restoration, restoring color to old paintings.
It
contains essential oil and resin acids, the oil contains also turpentine.
Copaiba Resin some call it Copaiba Balsam – it is said to be excellent to
treat Eczema,
fungus, Dermatitis, and any kind of skin disorder
including Dandruff, athlete’s foot,
fungi, and skin and stomach cancer. It has been used
to; eliminate inflammation and yeast infection of genital and urinary mucous
membranes, to treat Syphilis, Hemorrhoids, ear ache, Gonorrhea.
It has been used to treat Bronchitis, and Stomach ulcers. The Shamans of
Amazon say that there is nothing better to expel mucus from the lungs, and
for any kind of respiratory problems.
They apply it on wound fresh and infected , on cuts to heal and to eliminate
scars.
Internal
use: 5 – 10 drops in a bit of tea or water 2 – 3 times per day
External use: spread on affected skin area (dandruff, eczema, etc),
apply as compress over night, etc
For more info click
here.
25.- CULEN (Psoralea glandulosa) Otholobium glandulosum L.: Fabeaceas.
”Culen”, ”gualgua”, ”hierba de San Agustin”. Cultivated and
wild. The infusion against indigestion, anti-helmintic, to clean
wounds. The decoction of shoots against diabetes. To drink the leaves and
shoots decoction to normalize menstruation. The decoction of whole plant is used in baths for
hemorrhoids . Culen contains essential oils, tannins, gums, resins,
bakuchiol, psoraleno, angelicine, drupanine metil ester.
26.- CURARE (Chondrodendron tomentosum) R&P. Menispermaceae. ”Ampihuasca”,
“Curare”. Some natives, crush and cook the roots and stems, adding other
plants and venomous animals, mixing until it becomes a light syrup; they
call this decoction “ampi”, or “curare”, which they use on the tip
of their arrows and darts. The active ingredient in “curare” is D-tubocurarine,
actually used in medicine. Brazilians consider the root diuretic,
emmenagogue, febrifuge, internally used it for madness and
dropsy, externally for bruises. Used for edema, fever, kidney stones.
27.- CURCUMA ROOTS
(Curcuma longa) L., Curcuma domestica Val.: Zingiberaceaes. ”Curcuma”,
”azafran”, ”coron”, "turmeric". Cultivated. Infectious hepatitis, to drink the rhizome
juice or rhizomes decoction. As a liver protector and detoxifier - drink the rhizomes decoction with
salt, it is used to regulate high cholesterol, fat breaker, obesity,
anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, helps dogestion. Cicatrizant - eliminates free
radicals. Wound healer - apply the crushed rhizomes on
wounds. Herpes, to apply the rhizomes cut and sifted as emplaster. Malaria
and paludism, to drink by teaspoons the juice of 1 Kg roots.
Curcuma contains: atlantones, borneol, bisdesmetoxicurcumine, cariofilene,
alcoholes sesquiterpernics, borasic acid, volatil oil, cineol, curcumine,
seccondary curcumines, dehydroturmerona, desmetoxicurcumina, felandreno,
linalol, oxalato de calcio, oleoresines, pelipomen, a-pinene,
protein, resins.
28.- CUTI CUTI
(Notholaena
nivea) Presl. Fern. Aspleniaceas. “Cuti
cuti”, ”raqui raqui”. Wild. It is used as an anti-diabetic. It
regulates blood sugar level, it helps to restore insuline secretion.
It is plays an important part in treatment of
pancreas. Taken in two weeks
intervals with Pasuchaca can reduce significantly the symptoms of diabetes.
Highly priced in Europe.
Incan word "cuti" is defined as "to overturn". For more info click here.
29.- CHANCAPIEDRA
(Phyllanthus niruri) l.: Euphorbiaceae.”Chanca piedra”, “Sacha
foster”, ”Stone breaker”. Like other species, quite
effective in
eliminating kidney stones and gallstones. Considered anodyne, aperitif,
carminative, digestive, diuretic, emmenagogue, laxative, stomachic, tonic
and vermifuge, used also for blennorrhagia, colic, diabetes, dropsy,
dysentery, dyspepsi, fever, flu, gonorrhea, itch, jaundice, kidney problems,
malaria, proctitis, tumors, vaginitis, stomachache, it is believed to be;
anti-hepatotoxic, anti-spasmodic, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, diuretic, febrifugal.
For more info click
here.
30.- CHUCHUHUASI 
(Maytenus macrocarpa)
R.&P. Briq. Celastraceae.
”Chuchuhuasi”, ”Chuchasha”, ”Chuchuasi”, "Trembling
Back". Bark maceration
considered anti-diarrheic, anti-arthritic,
anti-tumor, menstrual regulator, for upset
stomach. Its main use
is in a cordial or liquor. Bark decoction used for dysentery. A shot of chuchuhuasi with aguardiente and honey was
given many eco-tourists on departure from the Iquitos airport in 1991.
Aril of a Brazilian species contained 8,500 ppm caffeine. Boiled stems for arthritis and rheumatism, under M. Laevis).
Under the name M. Ebenifolia, Maxwell mentions the “chuchuhuasi” as an
effective insect repellent. “Chuchuhuasi” is probably the best known of
all jungle remedies, in Colombia as well as in Peru used as Aphrodisiac, anti-rheumatic
and muscle relaxant medicine. For more info click here.
31.- DRAGON'S BLOOD
(Croton lechleri)
- Euphorbiaceae
family,
31.1.- (Croton lechleri) Latex,
31.2.- (Croton palanostigma) Latex
32.3.- Bark's Powder
”Sangre de Drago”, Sangre de Grado”, ”Dragonīs
blood”. The latex/sap is used to heal wounds, cuts, injuries, for vaginal baths before
childbirth. It is also recommended for throat, mouth,
intestinal and stomach
ulcers.
It is an excellent instant bandage for children and adults, good for
leucorrhea, piles, cuts, etc. The alkaloid taspine hydrochloride has been
found to be the main cicatrizant, wound healing principle, anticancer agent.
Sangre de Grado has been known and used as:
anti-tumor, cicatrizant/anti-cancer, anti-diarrheal, anti-oxidant,
anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-fungal, wound
healing. It demonstrated potent antibacterial
activity against Bacillus subtilis, Escherichia coli, genital herpes lesions,
excellent healing agent for
wounds, blisters, burns,
etc.
It
is an effective and quick acting natural medication for
diarrhea and
it's effects may be felt in within hours.
Taspine is the alkaloid compound present in Sangre de Drago.
The Dragon's Blood we offer is the top quality:
Latex/Sap liquid taspine 2,5 - 4%
Latex/Sap dried powder taspine 20%
Bark powder taspine
0.28%
Dosage:
7 - 15 drops of 100% Pure Latex/Sap in a bit of pure water or in Una de Gato
tea 3 x day. For more info click
here.
33.- ESCOBILLA, CANCHALAGUA, VASSOURINHA
(Schkuhria
pinnata s. Scoparia dulcis) L. Scrophulariaceae. ”Escobilla”,
“Ņuņo pichana”, “Piqui pichana”, “Canchalagua” ,
”Vassourinha”, "Sweet
Broomweed", "Anisillo", "Cancharagua", "Vacourinha",
"Piqu pichana",
"Mastuerzo", "Hierba De Dolor",
"Saang-kabay".
Leaf infusion used for; bronchitis, cough,
diarrhea, fevers, kidney diseases, hemorrhoids, wounds, fever, etc. It is
considered to be; anti-diarrhea, anti-emetic. Antiseptic leaf decoction used for
wounds, fever, leaf decoction mixed with maternal milk as
an anti-emetic for infants. Leaf decoction in antipyretic
baths and in poultices for migraine headaches,
tea for pain and swelling, Brazilians add the root to
bath when “cleaning their blood”. They apply strained leaf juice
for eye ailments, to infected wounds (erysipelas).
Topically
it has been used as skin tonic, for blackheads, pimples, earache, eye wash,
wounds wash, insects bites, swellings, tooth-ache, etc.
Internally: Blood cleanser, Kidney tonic, Leprosy, Swelling,
Respiratory problems, Bronchitis, Fever, Throat problems, Aphrodisiac,
Menstrual problems, Stomach problems, Headache, Strong
Anti-spasmodic, Excellent for Hypertension and Nervousness, Diarrhea,
Venereal Disease, Diuretic, Diabetes, etc.
34.- FLOR DE ARENA 
(Tiquilia paronychioides) Boraginaceaes. ”Flor
de arena”, “Yerba blanca”. Flower. Wild. This is used as diuretic and mainly
to treat the venereal disease: gonorrhea. Flor de Arena has been used as
general very effective
internal cleanser, restoring body functions. For more info click
here.
35.- FLOR DE OVERO (Cordia lutea) C. rotundifolia: Boraginaceaes.
”Flor de overo”, “overo”. Wild and cultivated. The leaves decoction
are used to treat jaundice. The leaves infusion for flu. The flowers is
excellent treatment of liver.
36.- FLOR DE MASTUERZO (Tropaeloum majus): Tropeoloaceaes. Cultivated
since the pre-hispanic times.”Flor de mastuerzo”, “mastuerzo”. It is
used to treat skin diseases such as fungus, wounds and sores, the juice of
leaves and stem; Anti-scorbutic, eat the fresh plant; Analgesic; aphtae, to
rub with the leaves; respiratory affections, to eat the leaves or drink the
leaves infusion; somniferous, to eat the leaves before going to bed; skin
spots, to rub with leaves and flowers; bucal inflammations, do gargles with
juice or infusion. This plant contains glicosides (glucotrapeolina), that
hidrolizes in antibiotic and anti-micotic compounds, besides high levels of
vitamin C in flowers and leaves. The leaves and flowers contain a natural
antibiotic which do not interfere in the intestinal flora and that is
effective against some
micro-organisms which have developed resistance to the common
antibiotics.
37.- GUANABANA LEAF / GRAVIOLA 
(Annona muricata) L.: Annonaceae. ”Guanabana”,
”Chirimoya”,”Soursop”, "Nangka blanda", "Prickly custard apple", "Durian benggala", "Zuurzak". Cultivated. Fruit edible fresh or in ice
creams. Leaf decoction used for catarrh, crushed seed to kill parasites. Colonist from Risaralda use the plant for rachitic children.
Bark, roots and leaves are used in teas for diabetes; as a
sedative, heart tonic. Some
natives use the leaf tea to cleanse and support their liver.
Elsewhere used for
chills, colds, diarrhea, dysentery, dyspepsia, fever, flu, gallbladder
attacks, hypertension, insomnia, kidneys, nervousness, palpitations,
pediculosis, ringworm, sores, internal ulcers. It is also used against cough,
diarrhea, fever, flue, rheumatism, malaria, skin disease, dysentery,
diabetes, heart problems, etc.
Cancer fighter; breast,
prostate, colon, pancreatic.
38.-GUAYABA LEAF

(Psidium guayaba) L.: Myrtaceae. ”Guayabo”,
”Guayabo blanco”. “Guava”. Cultivated. Fruit is edible. Wood used to
for tool handles, and for the “tramojo” (an implement put on pigs so
they cannot walk easily). The infusion of foliar buds is used for diarrhea, for dentition, and
swellings of gout, emotional shock, vertigo, and
vomiting,
some use the floral infusion to
regulate menstrual
periods.
39.- HERCAMPURI

(Gentionella alborosea) Gil. Fabris.:
Gencianaceaes. ”Hercampuri”, ”hercampure”,“ bitter tea”. Wild.
Liver herb, weight
control - take the infusion or decoction of the plant; blood
depurative in swollen livers; bile secretion
stimulant,
cholesterol problem,
hepatic depurative, colagogue, to take the plant decoction; hepatic
affections; diabetes; anti-infectious. The plant contains eritaurine, alkaloids, heterosides, saponines, tannins, resins and
minerals (aluminum,
calcium, potassium, sodium, magnesium, chlorine)
For more info click
here.
40.- HUAMAMPINTA
(Chuquiragua huamampinta) C. Spinoza. R&P Don. Asteraceaes. ”Huamanpinta”,
”huancaspita”, ”jari-jaraj”. Wild. Diuretic and anti-blennorrhagic,
to take the plant infusion.
41.- HUAMANRIPA 
(Senecio
canescens Sin. Culcitium canescens Sin. Senecio tephrosioides) Turcz.; Asteraceaes. ”Huamanripa”,
”huamanlipa”, ”huamanripa verdadera”. This herb is a reputed
pectoral, leaves in infusion. It is also taken with aguardiente and it is
called “chinguirito”, used to warm body, for chills.
41. a - HUIRA HUIRA
(Culcitium canescens, Seneco canescens) " Grass of Life", "Sight Sight",
Fatigue, breathlessness, fever, diaphoretic, effective expectorant, etc
42.-. HUANARPO MACHO (Jatropha macracantha) M.Arg. Euphorbiaceae.
”Huanarpo macho”. Decoction or tincture of young male branches is said
to be powerful aphrodisiac.
43.- ICOJA (Unonopsis Floribunda Diels.) : Annonaceae. ”Icoja”.
Alcoholic maceration used for arthritis, rheumatism, and diarrhea. There is
another species: U. Spectabilis also commonly called “icoja” and its
bark is used for arthritis, bronchitis, diarrhea, lung disorders, malaria
and rheumatism.
44.- IPORURO

(Alchornea castaneifolia) Willd. Juss.: Euphorbiaceae.
”Iporuro”, ”Iporoni”, ”Macochihua”. Alcoholic
bark maceration used to treat rheumatism, arthritis, colds and muscle pains
after a long fishing day. The “Candochi-shapra” and the “Shipibos” used the
bark and roots to treat rheumatism. some native herbalists recommend it for
rheumatism, cough,
others take one tablespoon bark decoction before meals for
diarrhea.
The leaves are used to increase fertility for impotent male, it is
considered to be powerful
aphrodisiac and geriatric for
males.
Sometimes found in the famous “Rompe calzon” aphrodisiac.
45.-
JERGON SACHA
(Dracontium loretense) Krause:
Araceae. ”Jergon sacha”, ”Hierba del jergon”, ”Fer-de-lance”.
Root has been used to help snakebites. Local people use branches to repel
snakes, just by whipping their feet and legs with the
branches. The corms/roots are used
to control and steady the
shaking hands (Parkinson). Very powerful
anti-viral and anti-bacterial herb - especially
useful in fighting AIDS and
Cancers (taken together with Cat's Claw and /or
Pau D'Arco - tabebuia serratifolia or impetiginosa).
45a
KUDZU ROOT
(Fabaceae Pueraria
lobata)
Ko-Ken, Mealy Kudzu, Kuyu,
Pueraria Root, Ge-Gen, Yege, Geh Gen
Alcohol Craving Suppressant -
Eliminates cravings for ALCOHOL
Despite the many
important uses of this plant, it is often considered a noxious weed, yet
continues to be imported from South & North America & Asia to be sold as
both food and medicine. In traditional Chinese medicine, Kudzu Root is used
in prescriptions for the treatment of "wei", or “superficial” syndrome (a
disease that manifests just under the surface - mild, but with fever),
thirst, headache, and stiff neck with pain due to high blood pressure. It
was also recommended for allergies, migraine headaches, measles eruptions in
children, and diarrhea. It was also used as a treatment for angina
pectoris. The primary chemical constituents of Kudzu include starch,
isoflavonoids, puerarin, daidzein, and phytoestrogens.
Kudzu Root is
high in isoflavones, such as daidzein, as well as isoflavone
glycosides, such as daidzin and puerarin.
Depending on its growing conditions, the total isoflavone content varies
from 2-12%,
with puerarin in the highest concentration, followed
by daidzin and daidzein. It has some demulcent properties, making it useful
for thirst and dryness. When Kudzu is roasted in a dry pan, it makes an
excellent tonic for the spleen, and helps treat diarrhea. For more
info click here
46.-
MANAYUPA 
(Desmodium
mollicum) Sw. DC.: Fabaceae. ”Manayupa”, “Beggar-lice”.
Excellent Blood Detoxifier, has been used for
Hemorrhage, Inflammation,
Ovaries problems, Urinary problems, Vaginitis, Convulsion, Constipation, Diarrhea, Dysentery, etc. The plant infusion is given to people who suffer
from nervousness. It is also used in baths to treat vaginal infections.
Some natives wash the breast of
dry mothers with the leaf tea.
For more info click
here.
47.- MUCURA 
(Petiveria alliacea) L.: Phytolaccaceae.
female "Anamu",
"Mucura”,
”Micura”, “Mucura Hembra”, ”Sacha ajo”, "Tipi".
The plant
is considered to be strong immune system enhancer, and strong pain killer, it contains the benzaldehyde and coumarin, both of
which have anticancer properties. It is said to be;
anti-spasmodic, anti-pyretic; analgesic, abortifacient, vermifuge,
analgesic, memory enhancer, mental
stimulant, used also as anti- rheumatic, emmenagogue, sudorific,
diuretic, abortive, contraceptive, - pregnant women should
be aware of its ability to induce abortions.
The plant is used in magic rituals
call “limpias” (“cleansing”). Natives bathe the patients in
the liquid left from the infusion to cleanse them from “salt” (bad luck);
other people bathe with it on the first hour of the New Year. Chewing the plant
puts a coat on teeth and protect them against cavities. Also used in ritual amulets and talismans. It said to have
depressive effects on the central nervous system, with anti-convulsive
effects. Some use it to get rid of bad spirits; the leaf decoction, sudorific and cough
suppressant. It is used as a bath to protect children against bad luck,
and in baths for the vitamin deficiency called “coqueluche”, it is a
custom in some parts to bathe feverish patients in the leaf infusion and wash headache
with decoction. For bronchitis and pneumonia, a drop of kerosene and lemon
juice is added to a teaspoon of macerated leaves. It is also used to help
in; beriberi, cramps, nerves,
paralysis, it is said to be excellent remedies
for hip and knee osteo-arthritis, and/or
severe arthritis, anti-inflammatory (gastritis,
gout).
It has been used to stimulate growth
in children and teen-agers who are not too tall, it is known
as the herb for THYMUS GLAND. It is an excellent immune system
supporter and builder - it has anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties, good for veins and blood circulation,
for vascular
diseases as well as leukemia.
In the Amazon, the herb is also in herbal bath and for amulets
to protect against witchcraft.,
against bad spirits, against bad wishes, etc. To bring GOOD LUCK (especially
for students - we had reports that it is great because the marks are
starting to go up) ..., etc.
Shamans are stating that Mucura Helps to Balance Communication Center &
the Heart
Center.
Mucura Heals emotions and
soul; Wise say that every illness starts with long negative emotions
such as: sadness, stress, trauma, fear, hate, greed, etc, every emotion is
emanated by diferent body part, blocking the flow of energy, eventually
damaging it. Negatyw emotions are hurting the soul.
48.- MULLACA LEAF

(Physalis
angulata) L.: Solanaceae. ”Mullaca”,”Bolsa
mullaca”,”Capuli cimarron”, Japanese name: SENNARI HOUZUKI,
Chinese: ALKENKENJE. Fruits edible; leaf infusion
diuretic. Leaves and fruits used as narcotic, the decoction of leaf as
anti-inflammatory, and disinfectant for skin diseases. Leaf juice used
for worms. Also used for earache, liver, malaria, and
rheumatism. Some drink the leaf infusion for asthma. Root
infusion has been used for hepatitis. Boiled roots with Bixa and Euterpe for
jaundice. The herb has been tested by
number of laboratories in Far East and in Europe, some studies indicate that
it stimulate production of T and B type lymphocyte. MULLACA has a
properties to fight against few types of cancer cells: melanoma, leukemia,
lung and colon cancer.
The findings also include positive action against
HIV and Polio Virus,
as well as;
leukemia, lung, colon, cervix and melanomas. Other research groups in Japan
have been focusing on Mullaca's antiviral actions and preliminary studies
show that it is active in vitro against
Polio Virus I, as well as HIV I;
demonstrating reverse transcriptase inhibitory effects. In addition to these
actions, Mullaca has demonstrated good
antibacterial properties
in vitro against numerous types of bacteria.
49.- MUŅA-MUŅA

(Minthostachys setosa) Biq.: Lamiaceaes. ”Muņa”,
”Arash muņa”. Anti-inflammatory; carminative, to drink the infusion of
leaves and stem; antiseptic, analgesic, renal infections and respiratory
diseases. It
is well know herb among the Natives in Peru and used to stimulate the
respiratory system,
and problems in urinary
systems.
For more info click
here.
50.- OJE 
(Ficus insipida) Willd.var. insipida: Moraceae. ”Oje”,
”Doctor Oje”. Locals take latex as vermifuge, drinking one cup fresh
mixed with orange juice, or with sugar cane juice. Those who take this purge
must avoid greasy and salty foods for a week; they can not receive direct
sun, and must avoid being seen by strangers to the family. Those not
following this diet become (“overo”) with white skin pigmentation.
It is also used to rub the latex onto rheumatic inflammations,
Against parasite: "mix latex one tablespoon with one liter of water, drink one glass of this mixture every
other day and you will get rid of intestinal parasites (worms,
amoebas, bacteria, etc)" - Wise Shaman
said. Leaf decoction
is also used for anemia, tertian fever. It contains lavandul, phyllosanthine, eloxanthine,
beta amyrin, phyllanthol.
For more info click
here.
51.-
PAICO LEAF (Chenopodium ambrosioides) L.: Amaranthaceae. ”Cashua”,
”Paico”, ”Wormseed”. Cultivated.
Plant infusions used
for stomachache, cholera, tumors, maceration is
applied topically for arthritis. Some use it as a vermifuge
for children, for upset stomach, internal hemorrhages, infant dermatitis, colds,
fever, flu, laryngitis, internal hemorrhages caused by injury (falls).
Leaf
decoction; purgative, vermifuge. Some Native woman take root and leaf
decoction each
month during menstruation as contraceptive. A capful of leaf decoction is
taken to induce labor, the leaf decoction believed to be; depurative,
carminative, decongestant, insecticide, and vermifugue; it is used
for cramps, gout, hemorrhoids, it is helpful in hysteria and panic
attacks. Against tuberculosis, "try beating the leaf juice with the yolk of an egg. ”Good
for the lungs in general and cures tuberculosis” - Shaman said.
52.- PAPAILLA (Momordica charantia) L.:Cucurbitaceae. ”Papailla”,
”Balsam pear”, ”Bitter Melon”. Fruit edible cooked. Plant decoction
used for colic, and worms; infusion of fruit and flowers used for hepatitis.
Seed pulp mixed with lard as a suppurative. Considered vermicide,
stomachic, emmenagogue, and very powerful in the expulsion of
Trichocephalos. Fruit decoction used as febrifuge and emetic. Leaf
decoction used for measles, as well as for diabetes, in Brazil it is also
used against: fever,
itch, sores. The seeds are ude to induce vomiting and diarrhea.
"The proteins in Bitter Melon - (alpha and beta-momocharin protein and
MAP-30) deactivate the ribosome function in HIV-infected cells, stop protein
synthesis and kill cells that are infected." [Chaitow, Leon, ND, DO,
Strohecker, James. You Don't Have to Die—Unraveling the AIDS Myth.
Puyallup, WA: Future Medicine Publishing, Inc., 1994]
53.- PASUCHACA
(Geraniun dielsianum) Knuth: Geraniaceaes. ”Pasuchaca”, ”pasochaca”.
Wild. Against
diabetes, to
drink the plant decoction. Pasuchaca has been used to regenerate
pancreas
functions. For more info click here.
54.- PINCO PINCO (Ephedra andina) E. Americana H&B ex Will.:
Efedraceaes. “Pinco pinco”, “sanu-sanu”. Wild. The plant infusion is
used as an anti-flatulent, diuretic, anticongestive, depurative, bladder
affections. The decoction of the plant to treat pyorrhea and gum
inflammations and as a buccal washing. The infusion or decoction of the
plant as anti-tumoral.
55.-
PIRI PIRI ROOTS (Cyperus spp.) C.articulatus L., C.chalaranthus Presl.: Ciperaceaes. ”Piripiri”,”zacoo”, “puru piri”.
Wild and cultivated. Flu, febrifuge,
hemostatic and vulnerary. Snake bites; abortifacient. As an
astringent , to decoct the rhizomes powdered; Flu, rhizomes decoction;
Hemorrhages, rhizomes powder decoction. The people from the jungle attribute
magical powers to piri piri, they drink the leaves and flower infusion to
awake the love feelings of a desired/loved person.
56.-
07 RAICES (Seven Roots blended Powder) : This is a very
famous mixture of herbs in the
Traditional Medicine of Peru. The ingredients are 7 herbs, altough it
is called “7 roots”, actually the ingredients can be barks, stems or
leaves besides of roots. The ingredients can vary betwen the different
regions of the jungle and from the highlands regions too. The herbs mixed
can be: chuchuhuasi,
clavohuasca, chiric sanango, iporuro, cascarilla, piri piri. They are boiled
and then macerated in liquor “aguardiente”. It is used as an
anti-rheumatic and as an aphrodisiac.
56 a.- RUE
(ruta graveolens peruviana) Herb of Grace,
Rue has been known and used for generations in Europe as well as in South
America. Some say the most potent Rue is from Peru. It has been said it is anti-spasmodic,
stimulant, it is useful in hysterical affections, in coughs, colic,
flatulence, macerated leaves used as compresses are very effective
against
pain of sciatica, rheumatism, against headache, against chronic bronchitis, bruises, inflammation, pain of
gout,
etc. Decoction in small portion has been used against menopause discomfort,
poor digestion, nervous disorder, heart palpitations, epilepsy, to expel worms, etc. It
is uterine and menstrual stimulant; may cause premature contractions, it is
not advisable during pregnency.
Rue
has been known and used for generations as the best protection against
witchcraft, and spells.
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57.- SUELDA
CON SUELDA (Phthirusa adunca) Phoradendron crassifolius (DC)
Eichl:Loranthaceae. ”Suelda con suelda”, ”Pishco isma”,
”Mistletoe”. Depending on the host, this parasite cures fast or slow. If
parasitic on lime, it is used for fractures, dislocations, and cuts. Mashed
leaves are applied over the affected area. To hasten healing, they drink a
cup of the decoction a day. They mix a leaf with foliar buds of Psidium
guayaba and bark of Spondias mombin for a mother after childbirth, two cups
a day, morning and afternoon. This helps her heal faster, better able to
meet her marital duties, sooner than normally expected.
58.- SHIRIC SANANGO (Brunfelsia grandiflora); D. Don ssp. schultessi
Plowman.: “Chiric sanango”, ”shiric sanango”, ”moca pari”.
Sometimes cultivated as an ornamental or medicinal plant. Around Pucallpa,
the leaf decoction is used internally for arthritis and rheumatism.
Root infusion with aguardiente for rheumatism, venereal diseases, chills.
Plant is regarded as; diaphoretic, diuretic, for fever, yellow fever, rheumatism,
snakebite, syphilis, It contains: scopoletin, quinic acid, tartaric acid, lactic acid.
59.- TABACO (Nicotiana tabacum) :Solaneceae.”Tabaco”,”Tobacco”.
Cultivated. The black
tobacco “mapacho or siricaipe”, is smoked during the ayahuasca,
witchcraft, healing and cleansing rituals; the pitch left from the smoke is
picked up on a piece of paper and applied on the skin to kill worms.
Powdered tobacco is mixed with aguardiente and given to dogs to make them
better hunters. ”Creoles” mixed the dried leaves with Scoparia dulcis
leaves, while the “Wayapi” use the pitch, to suffocate the larvae of the
worm “macao”, Dermatobia hominis (Euterebrides), parasites which live in
the skin of human and dogs. ”Palikur” poultice in onto migraine
headaches; it is also used as acholagogue to treat liver diseases. One drop
of tobacco juice makes a strong collyrium. ”Bora” and “Witoto” poultice it
onto boils and infected wounds. ”Jivaro” take tobacco juice for chills,
indisposition and snakebite. ”Tukanoan” rub the leaf decoction onto
bruise, sprains.
Many Natives use it for lung ailments. In Piura the leaf decoction is
applied externally for parasites and rheumatism.
60.- TAHUARI
or PAO DE ARCO / yellow:
(Tabebuia
serratifolia): Bignoniaceae.”Tahuari”, “Surinam greenheart”, "Lapacho",
"Ipes", "Taheebo". Wood
and bark used as T. chrysantha. Parts used: Inner bark, flowers, leaves
”Creoles” use the flower decoction mixed
with sugar, as a pectoral syrup for colds, cough, and flu. use
bark to poultice onto leishmaniasis sores, use the bark for
fever. There is other species very similar called Tabebuia chrysanta.
Nichols. Bignoniaceae. ”Tahuari negro”, ”Paliperro”. Wood for
lumbers, posts, poles, handicrafts, parquets. ”Yaguas” use the trunk to
make jungle drums. Over-exported to the US as “tahebo”, "taheebo"
or “pao-dīarco”,
bark tea marketed for candidacies,
diabetes, fever, leishmaniasis sores,
cancer, malignant tumors, leukemia, etc.
Very useful in supporting and restoring pancreas proper functioning (taken
together with Cuti Cuti and Pasuchaca). For more info click here.
61.- VERBENA
(Verbena littoralis) H.B.K.: Verbenaceae. ”Verbena”, ”Yapo”.
Considered abortifacient around Napo, also anti-tussive, emetic,
febrifuge and vermifuge. Leaves used in antitussive febrifuges.
62.- WIRA-WIRA
(Gnaphalium vira-vira ) Mol.. Asteraceaes. ”Huira-huira”, “Vira-vira”,
“Huira-huayo”. Wild. Leaves infusion as tonic and febrifuge. Respiratory
system Herb. To drink
the whole plant infusion as an anti-asthmatic, cancer, tumor, bronchitis,
strong antibiotic, acts as steroidal, etc.
63- WINAY WAYNA or WINA WINA
(Senecio
camosus s. sencio nivalis)"hierba
luisa macho", "hujchor", "hila-huila", "semaro-huamash".
bark forever young). "Huanarpo macho" Peruvian curanderos have been using bark of this tree for
generations to regenerate nervous system as well as the whole body. Adds energy
and vitality. t is said that one who drinks the tea made of the bark of huge
Wina Wayna Tree, will stay young forever. It is also said among South
American Natives, that it is excellent for stamina, aphrodisiac, as wells as
anti-rheumatism. It is a source of youth and energy.
64.- ZARZAPARILLA (Smilax longifolia) Richard. Esmilacaceaes.
”Zarzaparilla”, „Sarsaparilla”, ”Zarza”. Wild.
Anti-syphilitic. It is also used in cases of pruritus and erythema (redness
of skin). There is an Smilax regelii also commonly called zarzaparilla which
roots are mainly used in decoctions and infusions as anti-inflammatory,
anti-rheumatic, flue and anti-syphilitic. Alterative,
Aphrodisiac, Antibiotic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Antiseptic,
Anti-syphilis, Carminative, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge,
Hepatic-protective, Hormonal, Steroidal, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
65.- YACON
(Smallanthus sonchifolius syn. Polymnia sonchifolia).
Yacon
tuberous roots have a sweet flavour and are crunchy to eat, like traditional
fruit. They are eaten raw, usually after being dried in the sun, which
increases their sweetness, by partly hydrolyzing oligofructans, producing
fructose, glucose and sucrose. Drying wrinkles the skin, which is peeled
before eating. The roots can also be stewed or can be grated and squeezed
through a cloth to produce a drink. Consumption of yacon in some areas is
linked to particular cultural or religious festivals. Yacon roots contain
fructose, glucose, sucrose, traces of starch and insulin. Yacon is more productive as an
insulin source than the most
likely industrial competitor, topinambur (Helianthus tuberosus, Jerusalem
artichoke). Yacon root carbohydrates can be readily metabolized by ruminants
but the palatability of the leaves is believed to be low. Stems have been
reported to contain 11% protein by dry weight and the leaves 17% protein.
Yacon has been used for diabetics, digestive problems, dried yacon leaves used as a tea
have hypoglycemic
properties and as such are commercially sold in Brazil and other parts of
America. There had been studies conducted on rats: "Hypoglycemic
properties have been demonstrated in diabetic rats". It is also said
that leaves contain trace of unidentified toxin, which when injected in
rat causes problems, therefore caution
is needed.
Yacon is also well known as APPETITE SUPPRESSANT. Take 1/2 teaspoon of
dried root or 1 capsule - 20 minutes before meals (3 x day), after one
months it is noticeable appetite decrease and reduced weight.
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Herbal Tips
66.-
UNA DE GATO
(Uncaria tomentosa), "Vilcacora", "Cat's
claw" - Rubiaceae
family
Parts used: Inner bark
Uņa de gato is the most sacred herb among the Ashaninkas, Campo and some
other Amazonian tribes. According to indigenous Shamans Uņa de Gato serves
as a bridge and balancer between the two worlds "physical and
spiritual"; they believe in spiritual causes of ill health, they
believe that firstly soul becomes ill then the body, the sacred
balance/unity is broken, therefore Uņa de Gato is helping to unify the
two.
They believe that greed and anger often causes cancer, fear causes Asthma,
etc.
Klaus Keplinger (Austrian scientist) started analysis of Cat's Claw
properties in 1974.
Properties/Action/Usage in: cancer,
HIV, AIDS, urinary track infection & inflammations, arthritis,
rheumatism, sciatic nerve spasm, ulcers, tumors, very potent immune system
booster
Studies indicate that cat's
claw has the ability to protect cancer cells from maturing.
For more info click
here.
Note: It is advisable to clean out toxins and parasites to make herb usage
more effective (see Fiber Buddy
and Knock Out).
Six
weeks Cleansing Program
(Cancer Prevention)
Manayupa - take 1 glass 3 times per day for two weeks
Flor de Arena - take 1 glass 3 times per day for two weeks,
Hercampuri - take 1 glass 3 times per day for two weeks
How to prepare tea:
3.50
grams (one tablespoon) of dried herbs, cover with 3 glasses or 1 liter of
boiling, non chlorine, water (distilled preferred), let it boil on the low
heat for 3-7 minutes with a lid on. Pour everything into a thermos and leave
it overnight - lid on. Strain in the morning and drink 1 glass 3 times per
day between meals (one hour before or after meal).
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