PLANTS, PROPERTIES & ACTIONS
The following information has been compiled from many published sources.
This is for education and information purposes only and is not intended to be used to diagnose, prescribe or replace proper medical care. Always seek advice from your own doctor.
This list shows the plant or botanical name and what the local South American people would traditional use them for.
Abuta – Cissampelos pareira
Analgesic, Anticarcinomic, Anti-inflammatory, Antileukemic, Antispasmodic, Antiseptic, Aperient, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Hypotensive, Piscicide, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Acerola – Malphigia glabra
Astringent, Antioxidant, Nutritive
Ageratum – Ageratum conyzoides
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Emetic, Purgative, Decoagulant, Depurative, Febrifuge, Stimulant, Vulnerary
Alcachofra – Cynara scolymus
Choleretic, Cholagogue, Choliokinetic, Detoxifier, Depurative,Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypotensive, Hypocholesterolemic, Stimulant, Tonic
Alfalfa – Medicago sativa
Tonic, Antifungal, Laxative, Diuretic, Detoxifier, Anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Digestive, Nutritive, Anodyne, Anti-Arthritic
Amargo – Quassia amara
Anthelmintic, Aperitif, Astringent, Depurative, Digestive, Febrifuge, Insecticidal, Larvicidal, Laxative, Pediculicide, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Amor seco – Desmodium axillare
Anti-anaphylactic, Antiasthmatic, Antihistamine, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Bronchiodilator, Depurative, Diuretic, Laxative, Vulnerary
Anamu – Petiveria alliacea
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antipyretic, Antispasmodic, Abortifacient, ntirrheumatic, Cytotoxic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Immunostimulant, Stimulant, Sedative, Sudorific, Vermifuge
Andiroba – Carapa guianensis
Analgesic, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiparasitic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Cicatrizant, Insecticide, Vermifuge
Anise – Pimpinella anisum
Carminative, Sedative, Antidepressant, Antispasmodic, Antifungal, Diuretic, Pectoral, Tonic, Galactogogue
Annatto – Bixa orellana
Antidysenteric, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Antioxidant, Antigonorrhoeal, Antipyretic, Astringent, Cicatrizant, Depurative, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Nutritive, Parasiticide, Purgative, Stomachic
Aveloz – Euphorbia tirucalli, insulana
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Emetic, Immunosupressive, Piscicide, Purgative, Rubefacient, Vesicant
Aquilaria – Aquilaria agallocha
Stimulant, Anti-asthma, Anti-microbial, Digestive
Avenca – Adiantum capillus-veneris
Anti-asthmatic, Antidote, Antitussive, Astringent, Demulcent, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Laxative, Pectoral, Stimulant, Sudorific, Tonic
Balsam of Tolu – Myroxylon balsamum
Balsam of Peru – Myroxylon pereirae
Antiseptic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiparasitic, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Cicatrizant, Expectorant, Respiratory, Vulnerary
Bitter Melon – Momordica charantia
Antibiotic, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Antileukemic, Antiviral, Antidiabetic, Antitumor, Aperitive, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Cytotoxic, Depurative, Hypotensive, Hypoglycemic, Immunomodulatory, Insecticidal, Lactagogue, Laxative, Purgative, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Styptic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Black Cohosh – Cimicfuga racemosa
Menopause, Menstrual and Premenstrual symptoms
Boldo – Peumus boldus
Anodyne, Anthlemintic, Antiseptic, Cholagogue, Choleretic, Demulcent, Depurative, Detoxifier, Diuretic, Hepatic, Hepatotonic, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Brazil Nut – Bertholletia excelsa
Antioxidant, Emollient, Insecticide, Nutritive
Brazilian Pepper Tree – Schinus molle
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antiviral, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Balsamic, Cytotoxic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hypotensive, Purgative, Stomachic, Tonic, Uterine Stimulant, Vulnerary
Cabbage Tree – Andira inermis
Anthelmintic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Fever, Narcotic, Piscicide, Poison, Purgative, Toxic, Vermifuge
Cacao “Chocolate” – Theobroma cacao
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Parasiticide, Vulnerary
Cajueiro – Anacardium occidentale
Antidysenteric, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Purgative, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Tonic
Calumba – Jateorhiza palmata
Antiseptic, Aperitif, Digestive, Carminative, Gastrotonic, Stomachic, Tonic
Campeche – Haematoxylon campechianum
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Depurative, Hemostat, Tonic
Camu-Camu – Myrciaria dubia
Astringent, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Emollient, Nutritive
Canafistula – Cassia fistula
Aperient, Analgesic, Antiviral, Astringent, Choleretic, Febrifuge, Hypoglycemic, Hypercholesterolaemic, Laxative, Purgative, Vermifuge
Cancerillo – Asclepias curassavica
Anthelmintic, Antifungal, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Emetic, Hemostat, Purgative, Styptic, Sudorific, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Carapia – Dorstenia brasiliensis
Antacid, Analgesic, Antifatigue, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Digestic, Diuretic, Emmemogogue, Febrifuge, Purgative, Tonic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Carqueja – Baccharis genistelloides
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antacid, Antihepatotoxic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti- ulcerogenic, Aperient, Anti-rheumatic, Depurative, Digestive, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastrotonic, Hepatic, Hepatoprotective, Hepatotonic, Hypoglycemic, Laxative, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Casca-de-anta – Drimys winterii
Antispasmodic, Balsamic, Febrifuge, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Cascarilla – Croton eluteria
Balsamic, Digestive, Febrifuge, Gastotonic, Stomachic, Stimulant, Tonic
Cat’s Claw – “Una de Gato” Uncaria tomentosa
Antibacterial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antitumorous, Antiviral, Cytostatic, Depurative, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Vermifuge
Catuaba – Erythroxylum catuaba
Antibacterial, Antiviral, Aphrodisiac, CNS Stimulant, Tonic
Cedro Rosa – Cedrella odorata
Anti-malarial, Antirheumatic, Astringent, Febrifuge, Vermifuge
Cha de Bugre – Cordia salicifolia
Antiviral, Diuretic, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Stimulant
Chamomile – Anthemis nobilis
Tonic, Stomachic, Anodyne, Antispasmodic, Laxative, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Sedative
Chanca Piedra / Quebra Pedra – Phyllanthus niruri
Anodyne, Apertif, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antihepatotoxic, Antispasmodic, Anti-viral, Carminative, Choleretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Hepatotonic, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Laxative, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Chuchuhuasi – Maytenus krukovit
Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-inflammatory, Antidiarrheic, Antiarthritic, Antitumor, Antirheumatic, Aphrodisiac, Adrenal Supportive, Immunostimulant, Muscle Relaxant, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Cipo Cabeludo – Mikania hirsutissima
Anti-albuminuric, Diuretic, Molluscacidal, Stimulant
Clavillia – Mirabilis jalapa
Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Diuretic, Alterative, Carminative, Cathartic, Hydragogue, Purgative, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Coirama – Kalanchoe pinnata
Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Antitumorous, Antipyretic, Hypocholesterolemic, Vulnerary
Copaiba – Copaifera officinalis
Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Cicatrizant, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Laxative, Stimulant, Vulnerary
Cordia – Cordia verbenacea
Analgesic, Anti-ulcerogenic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic, Tonic
Cornsilk – Zea Mays
Diuretic, Stimulant, Demulcent, Tonic, Sedative
Cumaru – Dipteryx odorata
Anticoagulant, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Narcotic, Stimulant, Stomachic
Cupuacu – Theobroma grandiflorum
Nutritive
Curare – Chondrodendron tomentosum
Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Muscle Relaxant, Poison, Tonic
Damiana – Turnera aphrodisiaca
Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Diuretic, Emmemagogue, Laxative, Nervine, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Dioscorea – “Wild Yam” Dioscorea opposita
Antispasmodic, Anti-fatigue, Anti-inflammatory, Estrogenic, Hypocholesterolemic
Embauba Cecropia peltata, palmata
Analgesic, Antifungal, Antiasthmatic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Cytostatic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Laxative, Purgative
Epazote – Chenopodium ambrosioides
Anthelmintic, Analgesic, Amebicide, Anti-microbial, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Lactogogue, Nervine, Parasiticide, Pectoral, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Erva Cidrera – “Lemon Balm” Melissa officinalis
Calmative, Nervine, Anodyne, Antispasmodic, Antihistamine, Carminative, Sedative, Antidepressant, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Emmenagogue
Erva Tostâo – Boerhaavia hirsuta
Anthelmintic, Anticonvulsant, Antifibrinolytic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Depurative, Diuretic, Choleretic, Hemostatic, Hepatoprotective, Hepatotonic, Hypotensive, Lactagogue, Laxative, Vermifuge
Espinheira Santa – Maytenus ilicifolia
Antacid, Antibiotic, Analgesic, Anti-asthmatic, Antiseptic, Anti-ulcerogenic, Cicatrizant, Detoxifier, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Laxative, Stomachic, Tonic
Fedegoso – Cassia occidentalis
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-hepatotoxic, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiparasitic, Antiviral, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogueue, Febrifuge, Hepatotonic, Hepatoprotective, Insecticidal, Laxative, Parasiticide, Purgative, Stomachic, Sudorific, Vermifuge
Gervão – Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Laxative, Lactagogue, Purgative, Sedative, Spasmogenic, Sudorific, Stomachic, Tonic, Vasodilator, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Graviola – Annona muricata
Antibacterial, Anticarcinomic, Antiparasitic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cytotoxic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Insecticide, Nervine, Pectoral, Piscicide, Sedative, Stomachic, Vasodilator, Vermifuge
Guacatonga – Casearia sylvestris
Analgesic, Antacid, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Ulcerogenic, Antimutagenic, Antitumor, Cicatrizant, Depurative, Hemostatic
Guaco – Mikania cordifolia
Antiasthmatic, Analgesic, Antirheumatic, Anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge, Vermifuge
Guajava – Cassia alata
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Depurative, Diuretic, Choleretic, Laxative, Purgative, Sudorific, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Guandu – Cajanus cajan
Anti-hemorrhagic, Anti-blenorrhagic, Astringent, Antidysenteric, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Laxative, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Guarana – Paullinia cupana
Analgesic, Astringent, Aphrodisiac, Cardiotonic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Nervine tonic, Purgative, Stimulant, Tonic, Vasodilator
Guava – Psidium guajava
Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Anti-Bacterial, Cicatrizant, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycemic, Laxative, Nutritive
Gumbolimbo – Bursera graveolens
Analagesic, Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Cytostatic, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expetorant, Febrifuge Insecticide, Vulnerary
Horsetail – Equisetum arvense
Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Anti-hemorrhage
Hawthorn – Crataegus pinnatifida
Heart disease, coronary ateries, cardiac, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, kidney, bladder, hypertension, diarrehea, stomache, dysentery
Hortela – Labiatae Mentha
Stimulant, Tonic, Vermifuge, Anti-Spasmodic, Diaphoretic, Stomachic, Carminative, Antiviral, Antifungal, Antibacterial, Choleretic
Iporuru – Alchornia castaneifolia
Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-arthritic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Aphrodisiac, Laxative
Jaborandi – Pilocarpus jaborandi
Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Lactagogue
Jarrinha – Aristolochia cymbifera
Asthma, Cancer, Diaphoretic, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Emmenagogue
Jatoba – Hymenaea courbaril
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antifatigue, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Decongestant, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hemostatic, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Laxative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Jequerity – Abrus precatorius
Abortifacient, Anodyne, Aphrodisiac, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Emetic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hemostat, Laxative, Purgative, Refrigerant, Sedative, Vermifuge
Jergon Sacha – Dracontium loretense
Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Juazeiro – Zizyphus joazeiro
Astringent, Febrifuge
Jurubeba – Solanum paniculatum
Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Cholagogue, Decongestive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmemagogue, Febrifuge, Hepatotonic, Hepatoprotective, Gastrotonic, Hypotensive, Stomachic, Tonic
Maca – Lepidium meyenii
Antifatigue, Aphrodisiac, Nutritive, Immunostimulant, Steroidal, Tonic
Macela – Achyrocline satureoides
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-mutagenic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitumorus, Antiviral, Cytotoxic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Genotoxic, Hypoglycemic, Immunostimulant, Insecticidal, Muscle Relaxant, Sudorific, Vermifuge
Manaca – Brunfelsia uniflorus
Abortifacient, Alterative, Analgesic, Anesthetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Hypotensive, Hypothermal, Laxative, Narcotic, Purgative
Mango – Mangifera indica
Antiviral, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Antitussive, Antiasthmatic, Ascaricide, Expectorant, Cardiotonic, Contraceptive, Hypotensive, Laxative, Parasiticide, Stomachic, Vermifuge
Maracuja – “Passion flower” Passiflora incarnata
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hypnotic, Nervine, Spasmoylic, Sedative, Vermifuge
Muira puama – Ptychopetalum olacoides
Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-stress, Anti-dysenteric, CNS- Stimulant, Nervine, Neurasthenic, Tonic
Mulateiro – Calycophyllum sprucenum
Anthelmintic, Antifungal, Emollient, Vulnerary, Vermifuge
Mullaca – Physalis angulata
Anticoagulant, Antileukemic, Antimutagenic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Antispasmodic, Analgesic, Antiseptic, Antiasthmatic, Antigonorrhoeal, Cytotoxic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Trypanocidal
Mulungu – Erythrina mulungu
Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-inflammatory, Nervine, Hepatotonic, Hypotensive, Hypnotic, Sedative
Mutamba – Guazuma ulmifolia
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anti-ulcerogenic, Astringent, Cytotoxic, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Pectoral, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Styptic, Sudorific, Vulnerary
Coffee Beans – Mucuna pruriens
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, Ascaricide, Carminative, Diuretic, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypotensive, Hypoglycemic, Nervine, Vermifuge
Nettles – Urtica dioica
Analgesic, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Antibacterial, Circulatory Stimulant, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Glactagogue, Hemostatic, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Stomachic, Vasodilator, Vermifuge
Orange Bitters – Citrus aurantium
Expectorant, Laxative, Carminative, Stomachic, Hypertensive, Nervine
Papaya – Carica papaya
Analgesic, Amebicide, Antibiotic, Antibacterial, Cardiotonic, Cholagogue, Digestive, Emmenagogueue, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Vermifuge
Pata de Vaca – Bauhinia forticata
Diuretic, Hypoglycemic, Tonic
Pau d’Arco – Tabebuia impetiginosa
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiparasitic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimutagenic, Antileukemic, Antirheumatic, Anticarcinomic, Antiviral, Cytotoxic, Immunostimulant, Laxative
Peach Kernel – Prunus persica
Sedative, Laxative, Vermifuge, Hypotensive, Anticoagulant
Pedra Hume Caa – Myrcia salicifolia
Antidysenteric, Astringent, Hypoglycemic, Tonic
Periwinkle – Vinca minor
Astringent, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Cardiotonic, Depurative, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hypotensive, Lactagogue, Sedative, Tonic
Picao Preto – Bidens pilosa
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-microbial, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Febrifuge, Lactogogue, Hepatoprotective, Sialogogueue, Stomachic, Vulnerary
Quassia – Quassia amara
Anthelmintic, Aperitif, Astringent, Depurative, Digestive, Febrifuge, Insecticidal, Larvicidal, Laxative, Pediculicide, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Quillaja – Quillaja saponaria
Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, Expectorant, Hemolytic, Hypocholesterolemic, Immunostimulant
Quinine Bark – Cinchona officinalis
Analgesic, Anesthetic, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial, Antimalarial, Anti-microbial, Anti-parasitic, Antipyretic, Antiviral, Antiseptic, Astringent, Bactericide, Fungicide, Febrifuge, Insecticide, Nervine, Stomachic, Tonic
Rehmannia – Rehmannia glutinosa
Alterative, Antifungal, Hypotensive, Tonic, Diuretic, Hypoglycemic, Laxative, Tonic, Refrigerant, Hypocholesterolemic
Safflower – Carthamus tinctorius
Laxative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Sedative, Nervine, Emmenagogue, Purgative, Anti-rheumatic
Samambaia – Polypodium lepidopteris
Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Diaphoretic, Hypotensive, Pectoral, Sudorific, Tonic
Sangre de Grado – Croton lechieri
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Antiviral, Antiseptic, Astringent, Anti-hemorrhagic, Cicatrizant, Hemostatic, Vulnerary
Sarsaparilla – Smilax officinalis
Alterative, Aphrodisiac, Antibiotic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Antiseptic, Antipruritic, Anti-syphilic, Carminative, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Hormonal, Steroidal, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Scarlet Bush – Hamelia patens
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antirhuematic, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hypothermic, Immunostimulant, Vulnerary
Simaruba – Simarouba amara
Amebicide, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antileukemic, Antimalarial, Cytotoxic, Emmenagogueue, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic, Vermifuge
Snakegourd – Trichosanthes kirilowii
Antibiotic, Expectorant, Laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Antimutagenic, Astringent, Antitussive, Lactogogue, Tonic
Stevia – Stevia rebaudiana
Antifungal, Cardiotonic, Diuretic, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Tonic, Vasodilator
Suma – Pfaffia paniculata
Analgesic, Anabolic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimutagenic, Aphrodisiac, Estrogenic, Hypocholesterolemic, Immunostimulant, Nutritive, Sedative, Steroidal, Tonic
Tangerine Peel – Citrus reticulata
Anodyne, Apertif, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Refrigerant, Stomachic
Tayuya – Cayaponia ficifolia
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anti- rheumatic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-syphilitic, Choleretic, Depurative, Digestive, Diuretic, Laxative, Metabolic regulator, Purgative, Stomachic, Tonic
Tiririca – Cyperus rotundus
Alterative, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Anti-pyretic, Astringent, Carminative, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Emollient, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Nervine, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Tumeric – Curcuma longa
Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogueue, Depurative, Diuretic, Fumitory, Hemostatic, Hepatoprotective, Lactagogue, Stomachic, Tonic, Vulnerary
Vassourinha – Scoparia dulcis
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antiherpetic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Hypocholesterolemic, Pectoral, Refrigerant
Yerba Mate – Ilex paraguayiensis
Alterative, Analeptic, Antioxidant, Aperient, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Glycogenolytic, Immunostimulant, Lipolytic, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic
The following information has been compiled from many published sources.
This is for education and information purposes only and is not intended to be used to diagnose, prescribe or replace proper medical care. Always seek advice from your own doctor.
This list shows the plant or botanical name and what the local South American people would traditional use them for.
Abuta – Cissampelos pareira
Analgesic, Anticarcinomic, Anti-inflammatory, Antileukemic, Antispasmodic, Antiseptic, Aperient, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Hypotensive, Piscicide, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Acerola – Malphigia glabra
Astringent, Antioxidant, Nutritive
Ageratum – Ageratum conyzoides
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Emetic, Purgative, Decoagulant, Depurative, Febrifuge, Stimulant, Vulnerary
Alcachofra – Cynara scolymus
Choleretic, Cholagogue, Choliokinetic, Detoxifier, Depurative,Diuretic, Hepatoprotective, Hypotensive, Hypocholesterolemic, Stimulant, Tonic
Alfalfa – Medicago sativa
Tonic, Antifungal, Laxative, Diuretic, Detoxifier, Anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Digestive, Nutritive, Anodyne, Anti-Arthritic
Amargo – Quassia amara
Anthelmintic, Aperitif, Astringent, Depurative, Digestive, Febrifuge, Insecticidal, Larvicidal, Laxative, Pediculicide, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Amor seco – Desmodium axillare
Anti-anaphylactic, Antiasthmatic, Antihistamine, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Bronchiodilator, Depurative, Diuretic, Laxative, Vulnerary
Anamu – Petiveria alliacea
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antipyretic, Antispasmodic, Abortifacient, ntirrheumatic, Cytotoxic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Immunostimulant, Stimulant, Sedative, Sudorific, Vermifuge
Andiroba – Carapa guianensis
Analgesic, Antiseptic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiparasitic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Cicatrizant, Insecticide, Vermifuge
Anise – Pimpinella anisum
Carminative, Sedative, Antidepressant, Antispasmodic, Antifungal, Diuretic, Pectoral, Tonic, Galactogogue
Annatto – Bixa orellana
Antidysenteric, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Antioxidant, Antigonorrhoeal, Antipyretic, Astringent, Cicatrizant, Depurative, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Nutritive, Parasiticide, Purgative, Stomachic
Aveloz – Euphorbia tirucalli, insulana
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Emetic, Immunosupressive, Piscicide, Purgative, Rubefacient, Vesicant
Aquilaria – Aquilaria agallocha
Stimulant, Anti-asthma, Anti-microbial, Digestive
Avenca – Adiantum capillus-veneris
Anti-asthmatic, Antidote, Antitussive, Astringent, Demulcent, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Laxative, Pectoral, Stimulant, Sudorific, Tonic
Balsam of Tolu – Myroxylon balsamum
Balsam of Peru – Myroxylon pereirae
Antiseptic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antiparasitic, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Cicatrizant, Expectorant, Respiratory, Vulnerary
Bitter Melon – Momordica charantia
Antibiotic, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Antileukemic, Antiviral, Antidiabetic, Antitumor, Aperitive, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Carminative, Cytotoxic, Depurative, Hypotensive, Hypoglycemic, Immunomodulatory, Insecticidal, Lactagogue, Laxative, Purgative, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Styptic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Black Cohosh – Cimicfuga racemosa
Menopause, Menstrual and Premenstrual symptoms
Boldo – Peumus boldus
Anodyne, Anthlemintic, Antiseptic, Cholagogue, Choleretic, Demulcent, Depurative, Detoxifier, Diuretic, Hepatic, Hepatotonic, Sedative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Brazil Nut – Bertholletia excelsa
Antioxidant, Emollient, Insecticide, Nutritive
Brazilian Pepper Tree – Schinus molle
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidepressant, Antimicrobial, Antifungal, Antiviral, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Balsamic, Cytotoxic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hypotensive, Purgative, Stomachic, Tonic, Uterine Stimulant, Vulnerary
Cabbage Tree – Andira inermis
Anthelmintic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Fever, Narcotic, Piscicide, Poison, Purgative, Toxic, Vermifuge
Cacao “Chocolate” – Theobroma cacao
Antiseptic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Parasiticide, Vulnerary
Cajueiro – Anacardium occidentale
Antidysenteric, Anti-inflammatory, Antitussive, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Purgative, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Tonic
Calumba – Jateorhiza palmata
Antiseptic, Aperitif, Digestive, Carminative, Gastrotonic, Stomachic, Tonic
Campeche – Haematoxylon campechianum
Anodyne, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Depurative, Hemostat, Tonic
Camu-Camu – Myrciaria dubia
Astringent, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Emollient, Nutritive
Canafistula – Cassia fistula
Aperient, Analgesic, Antiviral, Astringent, Choleretic, Febrifuge, Hypoglycemic, Hypercholesterolaemic, Laxative, Purgative, Vermifuge
Cancerillo – Asclepias curassavica
Anthelmintic, Antifungal, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Emetic, Hemostat, Purgative, Styptic, Sudorific, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Carapia – Dorstenia brasiliensis
Antacid, Analgesic, Antifatigue, Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Digestic, Diuretic, Emmemogogue, Febrifuge, Purgative, Tonic, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Carqueja – Baccharis genistelloides
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antacid, Antihepatotoxic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti- ulcerogenic, Aperient, Anti-rheumatic, Depurative, Digestive, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Gastrotonic, Hepatic, Hepatoprotective, Hepatotonic, Hypoglycemic, Laxative, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Casca-de-anta – Drimys winterii
Antispasmodic, Balsamic, Febrifuge, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Cascarilla – Croton eluteria
Balsamic, Digestive, Febrifuge, Gastotonic, Stomachic, Stimulant, Tonic
Cat’s Claw – “Una de Gato” Uncaria tomentosa
Antibacterial, Antimutagenic, Antioxidant, Anti-inflammatory, Antitumorous, Antiviral, Cytostatic, Depurative, Diuretic, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Vermifuge
Catuaba – Erythroxylum catuaba
Antibacterial, Antiviral, Aphrodisiac, CNS Stimulant, Tonic
Cedro Rosa – Cedrella odorata
Anti-malarial, Antirheumatic, Astringent, Febrifuge, Vermifuge
Cha de Bugre – Cordia salicifolia
Antiviral, Diuretic, Cardiotonic, Febrifuge, Stimulant
Chamomile – Anthemis nobilis
Tonic, Stomachic, Anodyne, Antispasmodic, Laxative, Diaphoretic, Analgesic, Carminative, Anti-inflammatory, Sedative
Chanca Piedra / Quebra Pedra – Phyllanthus niruri
Anodyne, Apertif, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antihepatotoxic, Antispasmodic, Anti-viral, Carminative, Choleretic, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Hepatotonic, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Laxative, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Chuchuhuasi – Maytenus krukovit
Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-inflammatory, Antidiarrheic, Antiarthritic, Antitumor, Antirheumatic, Aphrodisiac, Adrenal Supportive, Immunostimulant, Muscle Relaxant, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Cipo Cabeludo – Mikania hirsutissima
Anti-albuminuric, Diuretic, Molluscacidal, Stimulant
Clavillia – Mirabilis jalapa
Antimicrobial, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Diuretic, Alterative, Carminative, Cathartic, Hydragogue, Purgative, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Coirama – Kalanchoe pinnata
Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Antitumorous, Antipyretic, Hypocholesterolemic, Vulnerary
Copaiba – Copaifera officinalis
Anti-inflammatory, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Cicatrizant, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Emollient, Expectorant, Laxative, Stimulant, Vulnerary
Cordia – Cordia verbenacea
Analgesic, Anti-ulcerogenic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiarthritic, Tonic
Cornsilk – Zea Mays
Diuretic, Stimulant, Demulcent, Tonic, Sedative
Cumaru – Dipteryx odorata
Anticoagulant, Cardiotonic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Narcotic, Stimulant, Stomachic
Cupuacu – Theobroma grandiflorum
Nutritive
Curare – Chondrodendron tomentosum
Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Febrifuge, Muscle Relaxant, Poison, Tonic
Damiana – Turnera aphrodisiaca
Antidepressant, Aphrodisiac, Astringent, Diuretic, Emmemagogue, Laxative, Nervine, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Dioscorea – “Wild Yam” Dioscorea opposita
Antispasmodic, Anti-fatigue, Anti-inflammatory, Estrogenic, Hypocholesterolemic
Embauba Cecropia peltata, palmata
Analgesic, Antifungal, Antiasthmatic, Astringent, Cardiotonic, Cytostatic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Laxative, Purgative
Epazote – Chenopodium ambrosioides
Anthelmintic, Analgesic, Amebicide, Anti-microbial, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Lactogogue, Nervine, Parasiticide, Pectoral, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Erva Cidrera – “Lemon Balm” Melissa officinalis
Calmative, Nervine, Anodyne, Antispasmodic, Antihistamine, Carminative, Sedative, Antidepressant, Diaphoretic, Febrifuge, Antiviral, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Emmenagogue
Erva Tostâo – Boerhaavia hirsuta
Anthelmintic, Anticonvulsant, Antifibrinolytic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Depurative, Diuretic, Choleretic, Hemostatic, Hepatoprotective, Hepatotonic, Hypotensive, Lactagogue, Laxative, Vermifuge
Espinheira Santa – Maytenus ilicifolia
Antacid, Antibiotic, Analgesic, Anti-asthmatic, Antiseptic, Anti-ulcerogenic, Cicatrizant, Detoxifier, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Laxative, Stomachic, Tonic
Fedegoso – Cassia occidentalis
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-hepatotoxic, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiparasitic, Antiviral, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Emmenagogueue, Febrifuge, Hepatotonic, Hepatoprotective, Insecticidal, Laxative, Parasiticide, Purgative, Stomachic, Sudorific, Vermifuge
Gervão – Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Laxative, Lactagogue, Purgative, Sedative, Spasmogenic, Sudorific, Stomachic, Tonic, Vasodilator, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Graviola – Annona muricata
Antibacterial, Anticarcinomic, Antiparasitic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Cytotoxic, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Insecticide, Nervine, Pectoral, Piscicide, Sedative, Stomachic, Vasodilator, Vermifuge
Guacatonga – Casearia sylvestris
Analgesic, Antacid, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-Ulcerogenic, Antimutagenic, Antitumor, Cicatrizant, Depurative, Hemostatic
Guaco – Mikania cordifolia
Antiasthmatic, Analgesic, Antirheumatic, Anti-inflammatory, Febrifuge, Vermifuge
Guajava – Cassia alata
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Depurative, Diuretic, Choleretic, Laxative, Purgative, Sudorific, Tonic, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Guandu – Cajanus cajan
Anti-hemorrhagic, Anti-blenorrhagic, Astringent, Antidysenteric, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Laxative, Vermifuge, Vulnerary
Guarana – Paullinia cupana
Analgesic, Astringent, Aphrodisiac, Cardiotonic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Nervine tonic, Purgative, Stimulant, Tonic, Vasodilator
Guava – Psidium guajava
Antimicrobial, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Anti-Bacterial, Cicatrizant, Emmenagogue, Hypoglycemic, Laxative, Nutritive
Gumbolimbo – Bursera graveolens
Analagesic, Anti-inflammatory, Aphrodisiac, Cytostatic, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Expetorant, Febrifuge Insecticide, Vulnerary
Horsetail – Equisetum arvense
Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Anti-hemorrhage
Hawthorn – Crataegus pinnatifida
Heart disease, coronary ateries, cardiac, angina pectoris, arteriosclerosis, kidney, bladder, hypertension, diarrehea, stomache, dysentery
Hortela – Labiatae Mentha
Stimulant, Tonic, Vermifuge, Anti-Spasmodic, Diaphoretic, Stomachic, Carminative, Antiviral, Antifungal, Antibacterial, Choleretic
Iporuru – Alchornia castaneifolia
Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-arthritic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Aphrodisiac, Laxative
Jaborandi – Pilocarpus jaborandi
Anti-inflammatory, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emetic, Febrifuge, Lactagogue
Jarrinha – Aristolochia cymbifera
Asthma, Cancer, Diaphoretic, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Emmenagogue
Jatoba – Hymenaea courbaril
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antifatigue, Anti-inflammatory, Antioxidant, Anti-spasmodic, Astringent, Decongestant, Diuretic, Expectorant, Hemostatic, Hepatoprotective, Hypoglycemic, Laxative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Jequerity – Abrus precatorius
Abortifacient, Anodyne, Aphrodisiac, Antimicrobial, Diuretic, Emetic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hemostat, Laxative, Purgative, Refrigerant, Sedative, Vermifuge
Jergon Sacha – Dracontium loretense
Antiviral, Anti-inflammatory, Tonic
Juazeiro – Zizyphus joazeiro
Astringent, Febrifuge
Jurubeba – Solanum paniculatum
Anti-inflammatory, Carminative, Cholagogue, Decongestive, Digestive, Diuretic, Emmemagogue, Febrifuge, Hepatotonic, Hepatoprotective, Gastrotonic, Hypotensive, Stomachic, Tonic
Maca – Lepidium meyenii
Antifatigue, Aphrodisiac, Nutritive, Immunostimulant, Steroidal, Tonic
Macela – Achyrocline satureoides
Analgesic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-mutagenic, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antitumorus, Antiviral, Cytotoxic, Digestive, Emmenagogue, Genotoxic, Hypoglycemic, Immunostimulant, Insecticidal, Muscle Relaxant, Sudorific, Vermifuge
Manaca – Brunfelsia uniflorus
Abortifacient, Alterative, Analgesic, Anesthetic, Anti-Inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Hypotensive, Hypothermal, Laxative, Narcotic, Purgative
Mango – Mangifera indica
Antiviral, Antiparasitic, Antiseptic, Antitussive, Antiasthmatic, Ascaricide, Expectorant, Cardiotonic, Contraceptive, Hypotensive, Laxative, Parasiticide, Stomachic, Vermifuge
Maracuja – “Passion flower” Passiflora incarnata
Analgesic, Antidepressant, Anti-inflammatory, Antispasmodic, Anticonvulsant, Anxiolytic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hypnotic, Nervine, Spasmoylic, Sedative, Vermifuge
Muira puama – Ptychopetalum olacoides
Aperient, Aphrodisiac, Anti-rheumatic, Anti-stress, Anti-dysenteric, CNS- Stimulant, Nervine, Neurasthenic, Tonic
Mulateiro – Calycophyllum sprucenum
Anthelmintic, Antifungal, Emollient, Vulnerary, Vermifuge
Mullaca – Physalis angulata
Anticoagulant, Antileukemic, Antimutagenic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiviral, Antispasmodic, Analgesic, Antiseptic, Antiasthmatic, Antigonorrhoeal, Cytotoxic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Immunostimulant, Trypanocidal
Mulungu – Erythrina mulungu
Analgesic, Anodyne, Anti-inflammatory, Nervine, Hepatotonic, Hypotensive, Hypnotic, Sedative
Mutamba – Guazuma ulmifolia
Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antioxidant, Antimicrobial, Anti-ulcerogenic, Astringent, Cytotoxic, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Emollient, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Pectoral, Refrigerant, Stomachic, Styptic, Sudorific, Vulnerary
Coffee Beans – Mucuna pruriens
Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Aphrodisiac, Ascaricide, Carminative, Diuretic, Hypocholesterolemic, Hypotensive, Hypoglycemic, Nervine, Vermifuge
Nettles – Urtica dioica
Analgesic, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Antibacterial, Circulatory Stimulant, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Glactagogue, Hemostatic, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Stomachic, Vasodilator, Vermifuge
Orange Bitters – Citrus aurantium
Expectorant, Laxative, Carminative, Stomachic, Hypertensive, Nervine
Papaya – Carica papaya
Analgesic, Amebicide, Antibiotic, Antibacterial, Cardiotonic, Cholagogue, Digestive, Emmenagogueue, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Laxative, Pectoral, Stomachic, Vermifuge
Pata de Vaca – Bauhinia forticata
Diuretic, Hypoglycemic, Tonic
Pau d’Arco – Tabebuia impetiginosa
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Antiparasitic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimutagenic, Antileukemic, Antirheumatic, Anticarcinomic, Antiviral, Cytotoxic, Immunostimulant, Laxative
Peach Kernel – Prunus persica
Sedative, Laxative, Vermifuge, Hypotensive, Anticoagulant
Pedra Hume Caa – Myrcia salicifolia
Antidysenteric, Astringent, Hypoglycemic, Tonic
Periwinkle – Vinca minor
Astringent, Antibacterial, Antispasmodic, Carminative, Cardiotonic, Depurative, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Hypotensive, Lactagogue, Sedative, Tonic
Picao Preto – Bidens pilosa
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-microbial, Anti-inflammatory, Astringent, Carminative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Febrifuge, Lactogogue, Hepatoprotective, Sialogogueue, Stomachic, Vulnerary
Quassia – Quassia amara
Anthelmintic, Aperitif, Astringent, Depurative, Digestive, Febrifuge, Insecticidal, Larvicidal, Laxative, Pediculicide, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Quillaja – Quillaja saponaria
Astringent, Anti-inflammatory, Antimicrobial, Cytotoxic, Expectorant, Hemolytic, Hypocholesterolemic, Immunostimulant
Quinine Bark – Cinchona officinalis
Analgesic, Anesthetic, Antiarrhythmic, Antibacterial, Antimalarial, Anti-microbial, Anti-parasitic, Antipyretic, Antiviral, Antiseptic, Astringent, Bactericide, Fungicide, Febrifuge, Insecticide, Nervine, Stomachic, Tonic
Rehmannia – Rehmannia glutinosa
Alterative, Antifungal, Hypotensive, Tonic, Diuretic, Hypoglycemic, Laxative, Tonic, Refrigerant, Hypocholesterolemic
Safflower – Carthamus tinctorius
Laxative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Sedative, Nervine, Emmenagogue, Purgative, Anti-rheumatic
Samambaia – Polypodium lepidopteris
Alterative, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Diuretic, Expectorant, Diaphoretic, Hypotensive, Pectoral, Sudorific, Tonic
Sangre de Grado – Croton lechieri
Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antifungal, Antiviral, Antiseptic, Astringent, Anti-hemorrhagic, Cicatrizant, Hemostatic, Vulnerary
Sarsaparilla – Smilax officinalis
Alterative, Aphrodisiac, Antibiotic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-rheumatic, Antiseptic, Antipruritic, Anti-syphilic, Carminative, Depurative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hepatoprotective, Hormonal, Steroidal, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic
Scarlet Bush – Hamelia patens
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Anti-inflammatory, Antirhuematic, Antipyretic, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Hypothermic, Immunostimulant, Vulnerary
Simaruba – Simarouba amara
Amebicide, Analgesic, Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Antimicrobial, Antileukemic, Antimalarial, Cytotoxic, Emmenagogueue, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic, Vermifuge
Snakegourd – Trichosanthes kirilowii
Antibiotic, Expectorant, Laxative, Anti-inflammatory, Antimutagenic, Astringent, Antitussive, Lactogogue, Tonic
Stevia – Stevia rebaudiana
Antifungal, Cardiotonic, Diuretic, Hypoglycemic, Hypotensive, Tonic, Vasodilator
Suma – Pfaffia paniculata
Analgesic, Anabolic, Anti-inflammatory, Antimutagenic, Aphrodisiac, Estrogenic, Hypocholesterolemic, Immunostimulant, Nutritive, Sedative, Steroidal, Tonic
Tangerine Peel – Citrus reticulata
Anodyne, Apertif, Digestive, Diuretic, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Sedative, Refrigerant, Stomachic
Tayuya – Cayaponia ficifolia
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Antimicrobial, Antioxidant, Anti- rheumatic, Anti-inflammatory, Anti-syphilitic, Choleretic, Depurative, Digestive, Diuretic, Laxative, Metabolic regulator, Purgative, Stomachic, Tonic
Tiririca – Cyperus rotundus
Alterative, Analgesic, Antibacterial, Anti-inflammatory, Antimalarial, Antimicrobial, Anti-pyretic, Astringent, Carminative, Demulcent, Diaphoretic, Diuretic, Emmenagogueue, Emollient, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Nervine, Stimulant, Stomachic, Tonic, Vermifuge
Tumeric – Curcuma longa
Anti-inflammatory, Cholagogueue, Depurative, Diuretic, Fumitory, Hemostatic, Hepatoprotective, Lactagogue, Stomachic, Tonic, Vulnerary
Vassourinha – Scoparia dulcis
Analgesic, Antibacterial, Antidiabetic, Antifungal, Antiherpetic, Anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Antiviral, Emmenagogue, Emollient, Expectorant, Febrifuge, Hypotensive, Hypocholesterolemic, Pectoral, Refrigerant
Yerba Mate – Ilex paraguayiensis
Alterative, Analeptic, Antioxidant, Aperient, Astringent, Depurative, Diuretic, Glycogenolytic, Immunostimulant, Lipolytic, Purgative, Stimulant, Stomachic, Sudorific, Tonic
