admDev, Author at Shamandealer Blog

CHUCHUWASI Scientific name: Maytenus macrocarpa (R. & P.) Briq. Botanical Family: Celastraceae TRADITIONAL USES For the numbness of limbs, as an aphrodisiac, analgesic, antidiarrheal, anti-dysentery, anti-inflammatory, intestinal parasite (helminth), anti-pyretic,…

Chancapiedra, amazon herb, traditional use

April 20, 2015

chancapiedra

CHANCAPIEDRA Scientific name: Phyllanthus niruri L. Botanical Family: Euphorbiaceae TRADITIONAL USES It is used to guard against acne, in amenorrhea, such as antibacterial, anti-hepatotoxic, inflammation, anti-malarial, anti-pyretic, anti-septic, anti-viral, asthma,…

Copaiba oil, amazon resin, traditional use

April 20, 2015

COPAIBA OIL Scientific name: Copaifera paupera (Herzog) Dwyer Botanical Family: Fabaceae BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION The tree can grow up to 20-30 meters high; the trunk is straight, gray-green color, presents alternate,…

Ajo sacha, magical amazon plant, traditional uses

April 19, 2015

Ajo sacha Scientific name: Mansoa alliacea (Lamarck) A. Gentry Botanical Family: Bignoniaceae BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION It is a shrub semi creeper or climbing plant, which stands three meters or more in…

The Peruvian Shaman and the History of Medicinal Plants

February 11, 2015

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