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Medicinal Plants of Southern Ecuador

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Medicinal Plants of Southern Ecuador

The below table outlines traditional use of medicinal plants in Loja province, Southern Ecuador.

Two hundred fifteen plant species were collected, identified and their vernacular names and traditional uses recorded. The information was accumulated from local healers, market vendors and members of the public.

Most plant species registered are only used medicinally, and only a few species have any other use (construction, fodder, food). The highest number of species is used for the treatment of “magical” (psychosomatic) ailments (39 species), followed by respiratory disorders (34), problems of the urinary tract (28), Fever/Malaria (25), Rheumatism (23) and nervous system problems (20).

Table: Medicinal plant species of Southern Ecuador: Scientific and vernacular names, uses and preparation.

Family
Species
Indigenous name
Plant part used
Admin.
Preparation
Use
Coll. #
ACANTHACEAE
Justicia sp.
Hierba de la Justicia
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked with sugar.
Heart, Pneumonia, Anxiety, Psychological tension, Fright /
Susto, Freight in children / Espanto
Bejar148
ACANTHACEAE
Sanchezia oxysepala Mildbr.
Cimora Toro
Flowers and small Leaves,
fresh
Oral
Put Flowers into flask with alcohol.
Against sorcery and for dreams, for good luck
Bejar76
ACTINIDIACEAE
Saurauia spp.
Hierba del Oso
Leaves, fresh
Topical
Applied to the affected area.
Rheumatism
Bejar152
ADIANTACEAE
Adiantum concinnum Wild. ex H.B.K.
Cucharillo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked with sugar.
Diabetes
Bejar92
AGAVACEAE
Agave americana L.
Cabuyo, Penca de Caballo
Leaves, fresh
Topical
Parboiled.
Depression, Curse someone, Defend against sorcerers during
sessions
Bejar48, 236
AMARANTHACEAE
Aerva lanata (L.) Jus.
Escancel
Flowers, fresh
Topical
Fresh or cooked with Flor de Malva tea and Aloe juice, rubbed.
Infection, Depression, Liver, Headache
Bejar128
AMARANTHACEAE
Alternanthera porrigens (Jacquin) Kuntze
Moradilla
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked with sugar, Malva Olorosa, Toronjil.
Kidneys, Lungs
Bejar200
AMARANTHACEAE
Amaranthus cruentus L.
Sangorache
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata with Aguardiente (Sugarcane spirit).
Headache, Fever, Gangrene, Specific female illnesses
CORD18
AMARANTHACEAE
Amaranthus hybridus L.
Bledo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, 1/2 Tsp in 1L Horchata.
General pain, Heat in the breast
CORD8
AMARANTHACEAE
Amaranthus retroflexus L.
Bledo Serrano, Cancel Serrano
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, 1/2 Tbsp in 1L of water for horchata.
Flu, Headache, Fever
CORD37
AMARANTHACEAE
Amaranthus spinosus L.
Bledo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Boiled and eaten as soup.
Food
Bejar44
AMARANTHACEAE
Amaranthus sp.
Lancetilla
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, take 1/2 Tbsp for 1 liter of water.
Flu, Insect bites
CORD14
AMARANTHACEAE
Iresine diffusa H.B.K. ex Willd.
Sangrinaria
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, 1 Tbsp in 1L Horchata.
Vaginal discharge with blood
CORD43
ANACARDIACEAE
Schinus molle L.
Molle
Leaves and Seeds, fresh
Topical, Oral
Rheumatism, Spice
Bejar196
ANNONACEAE
Annona cherimola Miller
Cherimoya
Seeds
Oral
Boiled.
Cold, during childbirth
Bejar110
APIACEAE
Apium graveolens L.
Apio Negro
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Boiled, taken with sugar for 15 days.
To reduce swellings
Bejar36
APIACEAE
Cicuta virosa L.
Cicuta
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Boiled with Chila Chilo, Cordoncillo, as Poultice, washing of wounds.
Wounds of animals
Bejar74
APIACEAE
Coriandrum sativum L.
Culantro, Cilantro
Whole plant, fresh or dried
Oral
1 Tbsp in 1L Horchata.
Sleeping aid, Spice
CORD62
APIACEAE
Cyclospermum leptophyllum (Pers.) Eichler
Cuminillo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked with Malva Olorosa and sugar.
Diarrhea, Stomach
Bejar82
APIACEAE
Daucus montanus H. & B. ex Spreng.
Culantrillo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
1 Tbsp in 1L Horchata.
Stomachache, Gas
CORD45
APIACEAE
Eryngium foetidum L.
Culantrillo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Boiled with Cola de Caballo, Matico (Leaves), Cadillo, Caña Agria, and Trensilla.
Kidneys
Bejar92
APIACEAE
Foeniculum vulgare P. Miller
Hinojo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Boiled with sugar and Aguardiente.
Infections, Women after childbirth
Bejar164
APIACEAE
Petroselinum crispum (Miller) A.W. Hill
Perejil
Leaves, fresh
Oral and Topical
Parboiled with meat to eat. with salt to make a poultice.
Infections, Nose bleeds, To forget love or trauma, Spice
Bejar240
APIACEAE
Pimpinella anisum L.
Anis
Whole plant, fresh or dried
Oral
Cooked as tea.
Colds, Chills
Bejar34
APOCYNACEAE
Plumeria rubra L.
Suche
Latex
Topical
Applied to the affected area with unwashed lamb's wool. patient must not eat oils or lard.
Administer for 15 days.
Hernia
Bejar278
APOCYNACEAE
Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) Schum.
Camalonga
Bark and seeds, fresh
Oral
Decoction of the Bark or seed.
Fever, Heart, Against Evil Eye/Mal Ojo
Bejar54
AQUIFOLIACEAE
Ilex guayusa Loes
Guayusa
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked, drunk with Lemon and Orange.
Sorcery, Diuretic, Anemia
Bejar144
ARECACEAE
Bactris spp.
Chonta
Wood
Ceremonial staffs, Construction of houses and roofs
Bejar114
ASCLEPIADACEAE
Marsdenia cundurango Rchb.f.
Condorango
Stems and Bark, fresh or dried
Oral
Soaked in Cane alcohol.
Kidneys
Bejar84
ASPHODELACEAE
Aloe vera (L.) Burm f.
Sábila, Savila Penca
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Take the crystals washed from 1 Leaves and mix with orange or honey in 1/2l of water. the acid
is put on red inflammations.
Kidneys, Liver, Inflammation, Weight loss, Internal infections,
Protecting the house
CORD33, Bejar274
ASTERACEAE
Achyrocline halii Hieron
Vida Vida
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cough, Heart, Nerves, Epilepsy
CORD1
ASTERACEAE
Ageratum conyzoides L.
Pedromera Blanca, Pedrorera Blanca
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked, mixed with Manzanilla or Fleishmannia sp. (Asteraceae).
Gastrointestinal problems
Bejar230, 232
ASTERACEAE
Ambrosia peruviana Willd.
Altamís
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
1 fresh Leaves on the forehead.
Headache
CORD61
ASTERACEAE
Artemisia absinthium L.
Ajenjo, Ajenco, Polén
Leaves, fresh
Oral, Topical
Cooked. Baths, with 3 Tbsp in 2L of hot water.
Body pain, Stomach Pain. only for critical illnesses
Bejar 25, CORD57
ASTERACEAE
Baccharis obtusifolia H.B.K.
Chilca Redonda
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
Cooked, taken with sugar. For hot seated baths - 3 Tbsp in 2L of hot water.
Stomach Pain, Vomiting, Bad Air / Mal Aire, Colds, Bone pain
Bejar106, CORD28
ASTERACEAE
Bidens pilosa L.
Huichinge
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked.
Liver, Infections, Diarrhea
Bejar168
ASTERACEAE
Brickellia diffusa (Vahl.) A. Gray
Monte de la Huanchaca
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Boiled with Sauco, Chin Chin, Chila Chilo, Hierba del Coche, Santa Maria, Suelda con
Suelda and Aguardiente. rubbed externally.
Fright / Susto
Bejar198
ASTERACEAE
Chrysanthemum leucanthemum L.
Margarita
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
Rubbed externally and placed in the mouth of the patient during cleansing ceremonies.
Bad Air / Mal Aire
Bejar190
ASTERACEAE
Chuquiraga jusieui J.F. Gmel
Chuquiragua
Branches and Leaves, fresh
Oral sugar.
1/2 Tbsp in 1L of boiling water, taken with
Cold, Cough, Pain of the Bones, Flu, Malaria, Fever
Bejar120, CORD34
ASTERACEAE
Chuquiraga spinosa sp. Huamanpinta C. Ezcurra
Chuquiragua
Branches and Leaves, fresh
Oral sugar.
1/2 Tbsp in 1L of boiling water, taken with
Cold, Cough, Pain of the Bones, Flu, Malaria, Fever
Bejar120, CORD34
ASTERACEAE
Conyza sp.
Saucillo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, 1 Tbsp of Flowers in 1L of Horchata.
Colic
CORD24
ASTERACEAE
Dorobea pimpinellifolia (H.B.K.) B. Nord
Borraja Serrana
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
1 Tbsp in 1L Horchata.
Cough, Flu
CORD38
ASTERACEAE
Eupatorium dendroides Spreng.
Chila Chilo
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Bath prepared with Chin Cil, Hierba del Cocke, Monte de la Huanchaca.
Bad Air / Mal Aire, Fright (Children)/ Espanto
Bejar104
ASTERACEAE
Gnaphalium americanum Mill.
Vira Vira, Lechuguilla
Whole plant, fresh.
Oral
Cooked, 1 Tbsp in 1L boiling water.
Bad Air / Mal Aire, Impact, shock, Diarrhea in children
Bejar302, CORD46
ASTERACEAE
Loricaria thyrsoidea (Cuatr.) Dillon
Valeriana Fina, Trensilla
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
2 Tbsp in 1L boiling water or Aguardiente.
Cramps, Bone pain, Bad Air / Mal Aire, Kidneys
CORD50, Bejar290
ASTERACEAE
Matricaria frigidum (HBK) Kunth
Manzanilla
Whole plant, fresh
Oral and Topical
1/2 Tbsp in 1L of water for horchata, with sugar, Aspirin, Caña Agria, Cola de Caballo,
Cadillo and Culantrillo. with seeds and cocoa-
butter for stomach ailments.
Stomach pain, Colds, Fever, Diarrhea, To wash skin
CORD23, Bejar186
ASTERACEAE
Onoseris odorata (D. Don) Hooker & Arnott
Lechuguilla
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked with sugar, Hierba del Perro.
Diarrhea (Children)
Bejar176
ASTERACEAE
Pentacalia sp.
Valeriana Fina
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
2 Tbsp in 1L boiling water or Aguardiente.
Cramps, Bone pain, Bad Air / Mal Aire, Kidneys
CORD51
ASTERACEAE
Picrosia longifolia D. Don
Cerraja
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Crushed and parboiled.
Liver, Amoebas
Bejar72
ASTERACEAE
Porophyllum ruderale (Jacq.) Cas.
Hierba Gallinazo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral and Topical
With Aguardiente or as a poultice.
Bad Air / Mal Aire, Fright / Susto
Bejar156
ASTERACEAE
Pseudelephantopsus spicatus (B.Jus. Ex Aubl.) Rohr
Suelda con Suelda
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Cooked with Hierba del Coche y Monte de la Huanchaca. Poultice.
Freight/ Susto (Children), Stomach Pain, Wounds
Bejar280
ASTERACEAE
Pseudelephantopus spiralis (Lesing) Cronquist
Chicoria
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked.
Fever, High blood presure, Shivering fits, Malaria
Bejar102
ASTERACEAE
Senecio sp.
Retama Serrana
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, 1 Tbsp of Flowers in 1L of Horchata.
Yellow Fever
CORD39
ASTERACEAE
Siegesbeckia orientalis L.
Pacunga
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked with Pedromera, Manzanill, Cominillo.
Stomach
Bejar220
ASTERACEAE
Tanacetum parthenium (L.) Sch. Bip.
Santa Maria
Leaves, fresh
Topical
Rub externally with Aguardiente, Monte Gallinazo.
Fright / Susto, Witchcraft, Against the devil
Bejar266
ASTERACEAE
Tagetes minuta L.
Chin Chil
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Rubbing with Monte de Coche, Alcanfora, Chila Chilo, Aguardiente.
Skin irritation, Bad Air / Mal Aire, Fright (Children)/Espanto caused
by the rainbow
Bejar108
ASTERACEAE
Tagetes sp.
Chinininge
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Mince and extract juice, 1 Tbsp for every chicken.
Inflamed gall bladder in chicken
CORD65
ASTERACEAE
Taraxacum officinale Wiggers
Diente de Leon
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked, with Aguardiente.
Liver, High blood presure
Bejar124
ASTERACEAE
Vernonia patens H.B.K.
Laritaco
Leaves, fresh
Oral
1 glass a day during the evening, 1 month.
Rheumatism, Bad Wind/ Mal Viento, Boils, Freight / Espanto
Bejar174
ASTERACEAE
Werneria sp.
Clavel Amarillo de Sepa, Clavel
Amarillo de Yuca
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, 1/2 Tbsp in 1L of water for horchata.
Yellow Fever
CORD41
BASELLACEAE
Basella alba L.
Lutuyuyo
Root, fresh
Oral
Boiled with sugar, Buenas Tardes and San Agustin Lluyo.
Diarrhea
Bejar180
BIGNONIACEAE
Tecoma stans (L.) Jus. ex H.B.K.
Fresmo, Gualpe
Flowers, fresh or dried
Oral
2 Tbsp of Flowers in 1L Horchata.
Yellow Fever
Bejar134, CORD71
BOMBACACEAE
Ochroma pyramidale (Cav. ex Lam.) Urban
Balsa
Wood
As very light construction timber
Bejar40
BORAGINACEAE
Borrago officinalis L.
Borraja de jardín
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, 2 Tbsp in 1L of boiling water.
Asthma, Cough, Bronchitis
CORD59
BORAGINACEAE
Heliotropium spp.
Yanacaspe
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Crush, apply directly on tooth.
Toothache, Broken teeth
Bejar304
BRASSICACEAE
Lepidium virginicum L.
La Chicera
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Fright (Children)/ Espanto (niños), Protection during childbirth, Post-
partum protection
Bejar172
BRASSICACEAE
Rorippa nasturtium-aquaticum (L.) Hayek
Berros
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Crushed and cooked with milk.
Lungs
Bejar42
BROMELIACEAE
Puya eryngioides André
Achupalla Amarilla
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
1 Tbsp in 1L boiling water.
Yellow Fever
CORD53
BROMELIACEAE
Puya maculata L.B. Sm.
Achupalla Negra
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
1 Tbsp in 1L boiling water.
Yellow Fever
CORD52
BROMELIACEAE
Puya sp.
Chupaya
Stems, fresh
Oral, Topical
Cooked, drunk with sugar or applied as ointment.
Tumors, Infections
Bejar118
BURSERACEAE
Bursera graveolens (H.B.K.) Triana & Planchon
Palo de Santo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
Extract juice, take with sugar. Latex rubbed or applied as a wash.
Anemia, Fragrance
Bejar226
CACTACEAE
Cephalocereus royeni (L.) Britten & Rose
Pitayo
Fruits and Leaves, fresh
Oral
Extract juice and drink.
Liver, Witchcraft
Bejar248
CACTACEAE
Echinopsis pachanoi (Britton & Rose) Friedrich & G. Rowley
San Pedro, Huachuma
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
One glass daily to prevent ulcers.
Purgative, Ulcers
Bejar166
CACTACEAE
Opuntia pubescens Wendland
Gorondilla
Leaves, fresh and without spines
Oral
Boiled a drink together with Eucalipto, Cola de Caballo, Culantrillo, Matico, Prenadilla, Moraja.
Removes obstructions in the urinary tract
Bejar136
CAMPANULACEAE
Centropogon sp.
Cholo Valiente
Whole plant, fresh
Topical bath.
Parboiled with Aguardiente as poultice and
Rheumatism, Pain of the Bones, Cold Feet, Wounds
Bejar112
CANNACEAE
Canna indica L.
Achira Negra
Leaves, fresh
Topical
Pinch one Leaves and put the warm oil that drips out on the belly.
Insect bites
CORD29
CAPRIFOLIAEAE
Sambucus peruviana HBK
Sauco Tilo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, 1/2 Tbsp in 1L of water for horchata.
Flu, Heart pain
CORD22
CARYOPHYLLACEAE
Dianthus caryophyllus L.
Clavel
Flowers, fresh
Oral
Cooked with Toronjil.
Heart, Nervous system, Nasal passages
Bejar78
CELASTRACEAE
Maytenus laevis Reiscek
Chuchuasi
Bark, fresh
Topical and Oral drunk.
Bark soaked for 15 days in Aguardiente, then ground and heated, applied as ointment and
Kidneys
Bejar116
CHENOPODIACEAE
Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
Paico
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
Extract the juice of the Leaves, put 1 Tbsp in 1/2L of fresh water. For intelligence blend with
an egg. With Hierba del Perro, very gentle for
children. Rubbed externally.
Parasites, Intelligence
Bejar222, CORD32
CYPERACEAE
Cyperus sp.
Dictamo del Campo
Root, fresh
Oral
Boiled and taken with sugar for 15 days.
Allergies
Bejar122
EQUISETACEAE
Equisetum bogotense (H.B.K.) Kunth
Cola de Caballo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
1 Tbsp in 1L Horchata, drink with Cadillo, Trensilla, Caña Agria, Culantrillo.
Kidneys, Washing of wounds
Bejar80, CORD9
ERICACEAE
Bejaria aestuans L.
Payama Rosada
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata - 1 Tbsp in 1L water.
Kidneys
CORD2
ERICACEAE
Gaultheria reticulata H.B.K.
Pajama, Uva
Whole plant, fresh, Fruits
Oral eaten.
2 Tbsp in 1L of boiling water, Fruits and juice
Kidneys, Inflammation, Food
CORD47
ERICACEAE
Macleania salapa Bentham
Salapa
Whole plant, fresh, Fruits
Oral
Oralen as vegetable, Fruits, juice.
Nutritional supplement
CORD88
EUPHORBIACEAE
Croton draconoides Muell. Arg.
Sangre del Drago
Latex, fresh
Oral
Extract and take.
Kidneys, Infections
Bejar264
EUPHORBIACEAE
Croton lechleri Muell. Arg.
Sangre del Drago
Latex, fresh
Oral
Extract and take.
Kidneys, Infections
Bejar264
EUPHORBIACEAE
Croton wagneri Muell. Arg.
Mosqueera
Leaves, fresh
Oral
Cooked with Pico Pico.
Stomach pain, Pneumonia, Rheumatism, Tooth extraction
Bejar204
EUPHORBIACEAE
Jatropa curcas L.
Piñon
1. Latex, fresh 2. Seeds
1. Topical. 2. Oral
1. Rubbed externally 2. 2-3 seeds.
1. Wounds 2. Purgative, causes vomiting and
diarrhea
Bejar246
EUPHORBIACEAE
Jatropa gosypiifolia L.
Piñon
1. Latex, fresh 2. Seeds
1. Topical. 2. Oral
1. Rubbed externally 2. 2-3 seeds.
1. Wounds 2. Purgative, causes vomiting and
diarrhea
Bejar246
EUPHORBIACEAE
Jatropa multifida L.
Piñon
1. Latex, fresh 2. Seeds
1. Topical. 2. Oral
1. Rubbed externally. 2. 2-3 seeds
1. Wounds. 2. Purgative, causes vomiting and diarrhea
Bejar246
EUPHORBIACEAE
Phyllanthus niruri L.
Chanca Piedra
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
2 Tbsp of Flowers in 1L Horchata, drink with honey.
Kidney stones, Stomach ache
CORD70, Bejar100
EUPHORBIACEAE
Phyllanthus stipulatus (Raf.) Webster
Chanca Piedra
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
2 Tbsp of Flowers in 1L Horchata, drink with honey.
Kidney stones, Stomach ache
CORD70, Bejar100
EUPHORBIACEAE
Phyllanthus urinaria L.
Chanca Piedra
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
2 Tbsp of Flowers in 1L Horchata, drink with honey.
Kidney stones, Stomach ache
CORD70, Bejar100
EUPHORBIACEAE
Ricinus communis L.
Higuerilla
Bark, fresh
Topical
Cooked with Aguardiente, for a poultice.
Fractures, Sprains
Bejar162
FABACEAE
Calliandra taxifolia (Kunth) Benth
Seda Seda
Flowers, fresh
Oral
Tea, 2 Tbsp of Flowers in 1L boiling water, drink with honey.
Red vaginal discharge
CORD669
FABACEAE
Desmodium molliculum (H.B.K.) DC.
Vijado Blanco
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata: take 1 Tbsp of the whole plant and put in 1L of water, add honey.
Intestinal pain, White and yellow vaginal discharge
CORD15
FABACEAE
Desmodium triflorum (L.) DC
Pega Pega
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Cooked, with Aguardiente, as poultice.
Lesions
Bejar234
FABACEAE
Erythrina fusca Loureiro
Porotillo
Bark, wood and Leaves
Oral
Feed.
Fodder, Fencing
CORD86
FABACEAE
Erythrina velutina Willdenow
Porotillo
Bark, wood and Leaves
Oral
Feed.
Fodder, Fencing
CORD86
FABACEAE
Inga edulis C. Martius
Pajúl, Guato
Whole plant
Oral
Feed.
Fodder for pigs, Fencing
CORD87
FABACEAE
Inga feuillei DC.
Pajúl, Guato
Whole plant
Oral
Feed
Fodder for pigs, Fencing
CORD87
FABACEAE
Lupinus sp.
Vijado Serrano
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, 1/2 Tbsp in 1L of water for horchata.
Inflammation, White vaginaldischarge
CORD42
FABACEAE
Mimosa acantholoba (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) Poir
Uña de Gato
Whole plant, fresh
Oral and Topical
Crushed and boiled, applied as poultice or drunk.
Cancer
Bejar296
FABACEAE
Spartium junceum L.
Retama
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
2 Tbsp in 1L of Aguardiente, to clean.
Freight/ Susto
CORD30
GENTIANACEAE
Centaurium erythraea Rafin
Canchalagua
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked with also used sugar, Huichinge and Verbena. Comparable to Chuquiragua.
Cold, Cough, Flu
Bejar62
GENTIANACEAE
Halenia weddeliana Gilg.
Clavel Amarillo Seco
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
1 Tbsp in 1L Horchata.
Yellow Fever
CORD36
GERANIACEAE
Geranium humboldtii Sprengel
Valeriana
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
3 Tbsp in 1L Aguardiente, then spit at children.
Inflammation, Cramps, Evil Air / Mal Aire
CORD44
GERANIACEAE
Pelargonium odoratisimum (L) L' Herit ex Ait
Malva Olorosa
Whole plant, fresh
1. Oral 2. Topical
1. Horchata: 1 Tbsp in 1L water 2. Poultice, sap of the Leaves applied directly to
affected area.
1. Diarrhea, Stomach pain, Inflammation
2. Haemostatic
Stomach pain
Bejar184, CORD19
GERANIACEAE
Pelargonium roseum Willd. Fresh
Malva Rosa
Whole plant,
Oral
Horchata put 1Tbsp in 1L water.
CORD7
GERANIACEAE
Pelargonium zonale (L.) L'Herit.
Geranio
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
2 Tbsp in 1L of boiling water.
Cures wounds
CORD21
IRIDACEAE
Sisyrinchium sp.
Pimienta del Campo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral honey.
Horchata - 1 Tbsp in 1L boiling water with
Desinflammatory, Stomach pain
CORD5
LAMIACEAE
Melisa officinalis L.
Toronjil
Whole plant, fresh or dried
Oral
2 Tbsp in 1L of Horchata, boil slightly.
Nerves, Nervous system, Sadness, Depression, Heart pain
CORD60, Bejar286
LAMIACEAE
Mentha x piperita L.
Hierba Buena
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked with sugar, Toronjil, Malva Olorosa.
Stomach ache
Bejar146
LAMIACEAE
Mentha spicata L.
Hierba Buena
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, For Horchata put 1 Tbsp of the whole plant in 1L of boiling water.
Stomach ache
CORD16
LAMIACEAE
Mentha viridis L.
Menta
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
Boiled in waterfor worms, Boiled in milk for cold, Boiled with Aguardiente and rubbed on
fro rheumatism.
Anthelmintic, Colds, Rheumatism
Bejar194
LAMIACEAE
Minthostachys mollis Griesebach
Poleo
Leaves, fresh
Oral, Topical,
Inhalation
Crush Leaves, inhale oils or boil.
Cold, Flu
Bejar250
LAMIACEAE
Ocimum basilicum L.
Albaca
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cook, with Grama Dulce and Toronjil.
During childbirth
Bejar26
LAMIACEAE
Rosmarinus officinalis L.
Romero
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
Cooked, with Aguardiente.
Bad Air / Mal Aire, Nerves, Sore eyes
Bejar254
LAMIACEAE
Salvia microphylla Kunth.
Camotillo
Leaves and Flowers, fresh
Topical
With Aguardiente.
Inflammation of the arms and feet, Rheumatism
Bejar56
LAMIACEAE
Salvia ramicifolia H.B.K
Salvia Real
Leaves and Flowers, fresh
Topical
With Aguardiente.
Rheumatism
Bejar272
LAMIACEAE
Scutellaria sp.
Monte Negro
Whole plant, dried and ground
Oral and Topical body.
Grind together with Sangorache to get the extract. Put 4 tablespoons in 1/2l of lukewarm
water. It should be drunk and rubbed in the
Headache, Fever
CORD17
LAMIACEAE
Stachys sp.
Poleo Grande
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, For Horchata put 1 Tbsp of the whole plant in 1L of boiling water.
Stomach pain, Stomach gases, Inflammations
CORD4
LAURACEAE
Ocotea floribunda (Sw.) Mez.
Ishpingo
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Rubbed with Monte de Coche, Chin Cil, Chila Chilo, Aguardiente.
Bad Air / Mal Aire, Skin irritation, Fright (Children) / Espanto caused
by the rainbow
Bejar170
LAURACEAE
Ocotea sp.
Alcanfora
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Rubbed with Monte de Coche, Chin Cil, Chila Chilo, Aguardiente.
Bad Air / Mal Aire, Skin irritation, Fright (Children) / Espanto caused
by the rainbow
Bejar28
LAURACEAE
Persea americana Mill.
Palta
Seed, fresh
Oral
Crushed and boiled. 1. with sugar, 2. w/o sugar.
1. Abdominal pain 2. Toothache
Bejar228
LILIACEAE
Allium cepa L.
Cebolla Blanca
Tuber, fresh
Oral
Expres juice and drink
Cough
Bejar70
LOGANIACEAE
Buddleja americana L.
Salvia
Leaves, fresh
Topical
Cooked, with Aguardiente, as rubbing or bath.
Bad Air / Mal Aire, Headache, Eye sight
Bejar258
LORANTHACEAE
Gaiadendron punctatum (Ruiz & Pav.) G. Don
Guajuro amarillo
Flowers, fresh
Oral
2 Tbsp of Flowers in 1L Horchata.
Yellow Fever
CORD72
LYCOPODIACEAE
Huperzia brevifolia (Grev. & Hook) Holab
Agua Minga
fresh
Oral, Topical
3 Tbsp in 2L water for baths. 1 Tbsp for 1L Horchata.
Liver, Kidneys, Fever, Inflammation, Colds
CORD79
LYCOPODIACEAE
Huperzia columnaris B. Oellg.
Agua Minga
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
3 Tbsp in 2L water for baths. 1 Tbsp for 1L Horchata.
Liver, Kidneys, Fever, Inflammation, Colds
CORD84
LYCOPODIACEAE
Huperzia compacata (Hook.) Trevis.
Agua Minga
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
3 Tbsp in 2L water for baths. 1 Tbsp for 1L Horchata.
Liver, Kidneys, Fever, Inflammation, Colds
CORD83
LYCOPODIACEAE
Huperzia espinosana B. Oellg.
Agua Minga
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
3 Tbsp in 2L water for baths. 1 Tbsp for 1L Horchata.
Liver, Kidneys, Fever, Inflammation, Colds
CORD78
LYCOPODIACEAE
Huperzia hypogaea B. Oellg.
Agua Minga
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
3 Tbsp in 2L water for baths. 1 Tbsp for 1L Horchata.
Liver, Kidneys, Fever, Inflammation, Colds
CORD76
LYCOPODIACEAE
Huperzia kuestneri (Nessel) B. Ollg.
Agua Minga
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
3 Tbsp in 2L water for baths. 1 Tbsp for 1L Horchata.
Liver, Kidneys, Fever, Inflammation, Colds
CORD77,
LYCOPODIACEAE
Huperzia magellanicum (P. Beaum) Sw.
Agua Minga
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
3 Tbsp in 2L water for baths. 1 Tbsp for 1L Horchata.
Liver, Kidneys, Fever, Inflammation, Colds
CORD80
LYCOPODIACEAE
Lycopodium jusiaei Desv. ex Poir
Agua Minga
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
3 Tbsp in 2L water for baths. 1 Tbsp for 1L Horchata.
Liver, Kidneys, Fever, Inflammation, Colds
CORD82
LYCOPODIACEAE
Lycopodium vestitum Desv. ex Poir.
Agua Minga
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
3 Tbsp in 2L water for baths. 1 Tbsp for 1L Horchata.
Liver, Kidneys, Fever, Inflammation, Colds
CORD75
LYTHRACEAE
Cuphea carthagenensis (Jacq.) J.F. Macbr
San Antonio
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Externally as a bath or wash like sulfur to cleanse wounds.
Wounds
Bejar262
LYTHRACEAE
Cuphea loxensis Kunth.
Hierba del Toro
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked.
Leukorrhea
Bejar160
LYTHRACEAE
Cuphea racemosa (L.f.) Spreng.
Hierba del Coche
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Cooked with Chila Chilo, Chin Chil, and Monte de la Huanchaca as a poultice.
Fright / Espanto (Children)
Bejar150
MALVACEAE
Malva sylvestris L.
Malva Blanca
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked.
Laxative
Bejar182
MALVACEAE
Sida rhombifolia L.
Guintun verde
Leaves, fresh
Topical
Put the Leaves with salt and use for poultices, put on infections.
Infections
CORD31
MYRISTICACEAE
Myristica fragrans Hout.
Nuez Moscada
Fruits, fresh
Topical
Apply with Aguardiente, Toronjil, Huanil del Campo, Hierba Mora, Payachilla, Mus Mus.
Bad Air / Mal Aire, Sorcery, Wounds (disinfection)
Bejar210
MYRTACEAE
Eucalyptus globulus Labill.
Eucalipto
Leaves, fresh
Oral
Cooked with sugar Prenadilla and Orange Juice
Sore throat, Bronchitis
Bejar130
MYRTACEAE
Psidium guineense Sw.
Guayavilla
Yellow Fruits and Flowers, fresh
Oral
Drink juice and Flowers extract with sugar.
Diarrhea
Bejar142
NYCTAGINACEAE
Mirabilis jalapa L.
Buenas Tardes
Root, fresh
Oral
Cooked with San Agustin Yullo.
Purgative
Bejar46
ONAGRACEAE
Fuchsia loxensis H.B.K.
Pena Pena
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
1/2 Tbsp with 1L of Horchata.
Nerves
CORD10
ONAGRACEAE
Oenothera rosea Aiton
Shullo
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
horchata - take 1 Tbsp of the whole plant an put in 1L water, add honey.
Liver, Kidneys
CORD26
ORCHIDACEAE
Epidendrum acrorhodum Hagster & Dodson
Hierba del Caballero
Flowers, fresh
Oral
With cold water, sugar, Chirimoya, Orange and Lime Flowers, Toronjil, Congona, white roses
and some drops of Aguardiente.
Fragrance, Good Luck
RBU/PL340
ORCHIDACEAE
Epidendrum cochlidium Lindl.
Flor de Christo
Flowers, fresh
Oral
With cold water, sugar, Chirimoya, Orange and Lime Flowers, Toronjil, Congona, white roses
and some drops of Aguardiente.
Nerves
Bejar132
ORCHIDACEAE
Lycaste gigantea Lindl
Caña Caña
Flowers, fresh
Oral
Boiled with Cola de Caballo, Llanten, Matico Culantrillo and Cadillo.
Kidneys
Bejar60
ORCHIDACEAE
Simayuca
Fruits, fresh
Oral
Boiled with Preñadilla and Guayusa.
Male fertility
Bejar276
OXALIDACEAE
Oxalis peduncularis H.B.K.
Trebol
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked with Sauco, lemon and bismocarbonato.
Diarrhea, Scurvy
Bejar288
PAPAVERACEAE
Argemone mexicana L.
Cardo Santo, Anís
Whole plant, fresh
Oral in 1L tea.
Boil to extract the juice, take with sugar, 1 Tbsp
Sore eyes, Lungs, Fright / Susto, Stomach pain, Stomach
inflammation
Bejar64, CORD67
PAPAVERACEAE
Papaver somniferum L.
Amapola Roja, Amapola Blanca
Flowers, fresh
Oral
1 Tbsp of Flowers in 1L of Horchata.
Purify the blood, Vaginal discharge with blood, Menstrual regulation
CORD56. Bejar30, 32
PASSIFLORACEAE
Pasiflora ligularis Jus.
Grenadilla
Peel of Fruits, Leaves, fresh
Topical
Cooked, applied as poultice with agua florida.
Infections, Menstrual cramps
Bejar140
PIPERACEAE
Peperomia alata R.&P.
Congona Serrana
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Refrigerated, Take 1 spoon of refrigerated mixture in lukewarm water. for nerves taken
together with "Pega Pega" (Fuchsia loxensis).
for Evil Wind and much sweating spray on
body. It doesn't work as well as Congona. .
Evil wind / Mal viento, Heart, Nerves
CORD13
PIPERACEAE
Peperomia blanda (Jaq.) H.B.K.
Congona
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Refrigerated, Take 1 spoon of refrigerated mixture in lukewarm water. for nerves taken
together with "Pega Pega" (Fuchsia loxensis).
for Evil Wind and much sweating spray on
body.
Evil wind / Mal viento, Heart, Nerves. It doesn't work as well as
Congona
CORD12
PIPERACEAE
Peperomia congona Ruiz & Pav.
Congona
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked.
Nerves, Heart
Bejar86
PIPERACEAE
Piper aduncum L.
Cordoncillo, Matico
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
For the liver 3 Tbsp in 1L Horchata, drink with sugar, Grama Dulce, Caña agria and Cola de
Caballo. for washing wounds.
Liver, Wounds
Bejar88, 192
CORD58
PIPERACEAE
Piper angustifolium L.
Cordoncillo, Matico
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
For the liver 3 Tbsp in 1L Horchata, drink with sugar, Grama Dulce, Caña agria and Cola de
Caballo. for washing wounds.
Liver, Wounds
Bejar88, 192
CORD58
PLANTAGINACEAE
Plantago australis Lam.
Llantén
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked, taken with Huichinge, Cola de Caballo and Mortiño.
Liver, Kidneys
Bejar178
PLANTAGINACEAE
Plantago major L.
Llantén
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Horchata, 1 Tbsp in 1L Horchata.
Liver, Breast pain, AntiInflammatory
CORD64
POACEAE
Bromus pitensis Kunth.
Triguillo
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Cooked and rubbed externally.
Urinary infections, Woman problems
Bejar292
POACEAE
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf.
Hierba Luisa, Paja Luisa
Leaves and Root, fresh
Oral
Use root for dysenteria and Leaves to make tea.
Dysenteria
CORD20
POACEAE
Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.
Grama Dulce
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked, taken with Toronjil, Caña Agria, Cadillo and sugar.
Kidneys
Bejar138
POACEAE
Holcus lanatus L.
Abrecaminos, Hierba del Perro
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked, with Malva Olorosa, Paico, Agua de Huayaddilla, and sugar.
Diarrhea occurring with a cold
Bejar154
POACEAE
Hordeum vulgare L.
Cebada
Seeds
Oral
1. Seeds are cooked and pased through a strainer, taken in the afternoon. 2. Seeds (grains), no fever present toasted
grains with Oregano and white onions in
water.
1. Tiredness 2. Diarrhea
Bejar68
POACEAE
Melinis minutiflora P.Beauv.
Yaragua
Whole plant, fresh
Oralen
Feed.
Good fodder for cows and guinea pigs, etc.
CORD27
POLEMONIACEAE
Cantua quercifolia Jus.
Pepiso
Leaves, fresh
Topical
Parboiled, as bath or rubbing.
Rheumatism
Bejar238
POLYGONACEAE
Polygonum hydropiperoides Michaux
Soliman, Solimancillo
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Put some plants in 2L boiling water and sometimes add Matico and Geranio.
Pimple, Wash wounds of livestock
CORD63
POLYPODIACEAE
Polypodium spp.
Calahuala
Root, fresh
Oral
Cooked, taken with Honey, Grama Dulce and .
Kidneys
Bejar52
PORTULACACEAE
Portulaca oleracea L. subsp. tuberculata Danin & H.G. Baker
Cutuyuyo, Verdalonga
Whole plant, fresh
Topical, Oral
Crushed and boiled, eaten fresh with salsa and oil or rice.
Fever, Liver
Bejar94, 300
PROTEACEAE
Oreocallis grandiflora (Lam.) R.Br.
Boldo
Flowers, Leaves, fresh
Oral
Horchata, take 1 Tbsp of Flowers and Leaves an put in 1L of boiling water.
Liver, Dizziness, Cirrhosis, Wash the blood
CORD3
PROTEACEAE
Roupala loxensis I.M. Johnst.
Tarro Serrano
Whole plant, fresh
Dye yarn brown, Flavor Orals
CORD85
PUNICACEAE
Punica granatum L.
Granada
Leaves, fresh
Oral
2 Tbsp in 1L of boiling water.
Dysenteria, Diarrhea with blood
CORD55
ROSACEAE
Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl.
Nispero
Leaves, fresh
Oral
Boiled.
Liver, Reduce Cholesterol, Diabetes
Bejar208
ROSACEAE
Sanguisorba officinalis L.
Pimpinella de Bejuco
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Rubbed exterenally.
Bad Air / Mal Aire
Bejar244
RUBIACEAE
Cinchona officinalis L.
Cascarilla
Bark, dried
Oral
Boil 1/2 Tsp in 1L water. in Aguardiente 1 Tbsp for 1/2l .
Freight/ Susto, Fever, Bone pain, Malaria, Malaria Tertiana, Weight
loss, Flu or colds
CORD6, Bejar66
RUTACEAE
Citrus aurantium L.
Naranja Agria
Fruits, Peel, fresh
Oral
Juice of two Fruits with Guayusa as vitamin supplement for breakfast, Peel burned as
incense in ceremonies.
Scurvy, Stomach ache, High blood pressure, Deodorant, Bad Air / Mal
Aire
Bejar206
RUTACEAE
Ruta graveolens L.
Ruda
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Used as poultice under arms, heated naturally. for baths and frotations: 2 Tbsp in 1/2L of
Aguardiente, 1/2 Tbsp in 1/2L of water.
Sore eyes, Bad humor, Dizziness, Headache, Nausea, Vomiting,
Cleansing/ Limpiar
Bejar256, CORD25
SALICACEAE
Salix humboldtiana Willd.
Sauce
Leaves, fresh
Oral
1. Boiled with Aguardiente 2. Chewed
1. Fever 2. Infections
Bejar268
SAPINDACEAE
Dodonaea viscosa Jacq.
Chamana
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Macerated in Aguardiente, 3 times per week, every other day.
Arthritis, Bones, Cold, Muscle pain, Bone pain, Rheumatism
Bejar72, 96
SCROPHULARIACEAE
Scoparia dulcis L.
Tiatina
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Wash affected area and apply as a poultice.
Bruises caused by physical blows to the body
Bejar284
SELAGINELLACEAE
Selaginella arthritica Alston
Doradilla, Trensita, Trensilla
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked, taken with sugar, Chuquiragua, Verbena, Canchalagua.
Bones, sore bones
Bejar126
SOLANACEAE
Acnistus arborescens (L.) Schltdl.
Pico Pico
Leaves, fresh
Oral
Boil, give a large glass with Mosquera, Chirimoya and a lot of sugar. if patient doesn't
vomit, give him another glass.
Stomach, Vomiting, Purgative, Stomach swelling
Bejar242
SOLANACEAE
Brugmansia candida Persoon
Floripondio, Guando
Leaves, Flowers, fresh
Oral
Freight / Susto
CORD90
SOLANACEAE
Cestrum auriculatum L'Herit
Sauco Comun
Whole plant, fresh
Oral, Topical
Cook and mixed with Trebol, lemon and bismocarboanate, drink or rub externally.
Diarrhea, Scurvy
Bejar270
SOLANACEAE
Cestrum sp.
Sauco Verde
Leaves, fresh
Topical forehead
Put the juice of the leaves in water, put on
Against heat/fever
CORD68
SOLANACEAE
Datura ferox L.
Chamico
Leaves, fresh
Topical
Remove leaves and then rub affected area with them.
Asthma, Rheumatism
Bejar98
SOLANACEAE
Iochroma loxense (Kunth.) Miers.
Marapico
Whole plant, fresh
1. Topical, 2.,3.Oral
1. Applied as ointment, 2. Flowers boiled with Flor de Christo, Clavel, Pega Paga 3. Crushed and boiled with Pega de Algodon,
steer haunch and Zapallo Serrano.
1. Toothache. 2. Nerves
3. Tumors
Bejar188
SOLANACEAE
Nicotiana tabacum L.
Tabaco
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Rub externally.
Parasites, Fungicide, Insecticide
Bejar282
SOLANACEAE
Solanum americanum Mill.
Mortiño, Hierba Mora, Yerba Mora
Whole plant, fresh
1. Oral, 2. Topical
1. 1 Tbsp in 1L boiling water 2. Crush Leaves and apply on skin.
1. Fatigue of drunkards, Nausea 2. Sorcery
CORD49, Bejar158
SOLANACEAE
Solanum albidum Dunal
Tululuche
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Rub externally.
Rheumatism
Bejar294
SOLANACEAE
Solanum nigrum L.
Mortiño
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked, taken with aspirin and sugar.
Kidneys, Hangover fever, Vomiting, Shame
Bejar202
SOLANACEAE
Streptosolen jamesonii (Benth.) Miers
Arco Iris, Flor de Quinde
Whole plant, fresh
1. Topical 2. Oral
Poleo de Gentil, 7 Espiritús, and Timolina.
1. Fright (Children)/ Espanto, Yellow fever
2. Heart attack, Epilepsia
Bejar38, CORD66
TILIACEAE
Triumfetta mollissima Lam.
Cadillo
Whole plant, fresh or dried
Oral
Crushed and cooked for Horchata, 3 Tbsp in 1L Horchata. with sugar, phospherous tablets
(Aspirin), Caña Agria, Cola de Caballo,
Trensilla and Culantrillo.
Kidneys, Inflammation
CORD48, Bejar50
URTICACEAE
Parietaria debilis G. Forst.
Palitalia
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Crushed and boiled with Aguardiente, salt and Naranja Agria, taken for nine days.
Internal bleeding caused by a blow
Bejar224
URTICACEAE
Pilea microphylla (L.) Lieberman
Preñadilla
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cook, mix with Simayuca, Guayusa, Aromatic Eucalyptus, and Sugar, take once daily for one
month.
Fertility, Diuretic, Lungs, Venereal diseases
Bejar252
URTICACEAE
Urtica dioica L.
Ortiga Negra
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Rubbed externally: affected area should be rubbed with alcohol or iodine afterwards.
Muscle pain
Bejar218
URTICACEAE
Urtica magellanica Juss. ex Poir.
Ortiga Blanca
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Rubbed externally: affected area should be rubbed with alcohol or iodine afterwards.
Muscle pain
Bejar212
URTICACEAE
Urtica urens L.
Chige, Ortiga
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Cooked.
Neurological pain, Purify the blood
CORD11, Bejar50
URTICACEAE
Urera baccifera (L.) Gaudich ex Wedd.
Ortiga de Caballo
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Rubbed externally: affected area should be rubbed with alcohol or iodine afterwards.
Muscle pain
Bejar214
URTICACEAE
Urera spp.
Ortiga de Leones del Oriente
Whole plant, fresh
Topical
Rubbed externally: affected area should be rubbed with alcohol or iodine afterwards.
Muscle pain
Bejar216
VALERIANACEAE
Valeriana convallarioides (Schmale) B.B. Larsen
Valeriana Grande, Lirio
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
1 Tbsp in 1L boiling water.
Yellow Fever
CORD54
VALERIANACEAE
Valeriana decussata Ruiz & Pav.
Valeriana
Bark and Root, fresh
Oral
Soaked in Aguardiente with sugar, Toronjil, and Congona.
Heart, Nervous system, Nerves
Bejar298
VALERIANACEAE
Valeriana microphylla H.B.K.
Valeriana Grande Rosada
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
2 Tbssp in 1L boiling water or Aguardiente.
Bone pain, Cramps, Evil Air / Mal Aire, Kidney
CORD73
VALERIANACEAE
Valeriana plantaginea H.B.K.
Valeriana, Lirio pequeño
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
2 Tbssp in 1L boiling water or Aguardiente.
Bone pain, Cramps, Evil Air / Mal Aire, Kidney
CORD74
VALERIANACEAE
Valeriana sp.
Violeta Serrana
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
1 Tbsp in 1L Horchata.
Cough
CORD40
VERBENACEAE
Lantana communis L.
San Agustin Lluyo
Root, fresh
Oral
Boiled, take with sugar and Buenas Tardes.
Purgative
Bejar260
ZINGIBERACEAE
Costus glabratus S.W.
Caña Agria
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Boiled with Cola de Caballo, Llanten, Matico Culantrillo and Cadillo.
Kidneys, Diabetes
Bejar58
INDET.
Hierba de Venado
Whole plant, fresh
Oral
Timolina.
White and yellow vaginal discharge, Inflammation
CORD35

Reference(s)

Traditional medicinal plant use in Loja province, Southern Ecuador by Rainer W Bussmann, Douglas Sharon. Published: 10 October 2006. Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine 2006, 2:44 doi:10.1186/1746-4269-2-44

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