Background
Materials and Methods
Plant Collections
Species identification and nomenclature
Results
Family | Genera | Species | % | Medicinal flora of Northern Peru (most important families) |
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Asteraceae
| 9 | 10 | 9.52 | 13.64 |
Lamiaceae
| 7 | 9 | 8.57 | 4.87 |
Fabaceae
| 6 | 7 | 6.67 | 6.82 |
Solanaceae
| 2 | 4 | 3.81 | 4.09 |
Poaceae
| 3 | 3 | 2.84 | 2.33 |
Cucurbitaceae
| 1 | 3 | 2.84 | 1.75 |
Plantaginaceae
| 1 | 3 | 2.84 | |
Amaranthaceae
| 2 | 2 | 1.92 | |
Anacardiaceae
| 2 | 2 | 1.92 | |
Boraginaceae
| 2 | 2 | 1.92 | |
Brassicaceae
| 2 | 2 | 1.92 | |
Euphorbiaceae
| 2 | 2 | 1.92 | 2.33 |
Olacaceae
| 2 | 2 | 1.92 | |
Rutaceae
| 2 | 2 | 1.92 | |
Dioscoreaceae
| 1 | 2 | 1.92 | |
Geraniaceae
| 1 | 2 | 1.92 | |
Linaceae
| 1 | 2 | 1.92 | |
Passifloraceae
| 1 | 2 | 1.92 | |
Adiantaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Alstroemeriaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Amaryllidaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Apiaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | 2.14 |
Apocynaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Asclepiadaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Asphodelaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Balanophoraceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Bignoniaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Cactaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Convolvulaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Cupressaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Cyperaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Dipsacaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Ericaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Erythroxylaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Gentianaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Illiciaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Isoetaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Krameriaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Lauraceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Loganiaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Loranthaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Lythraceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Malvaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Menispermaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Moraceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Myristicaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Nyctaginaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Orchidaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Oxalidaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Polygonaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Polypodiaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Portulacaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Proteaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Ranunculaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Rosaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | 1.75 |
Rubiaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Thelypteridaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Thymeleaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Typhaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Urticaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Valerianaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Verbenaceae
| 1 | 1 | 0.95 | |
Lycopodiaceae
| 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1.95 |
TOTAL
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91
|
105
|
100
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Plant part | % | Species |
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Leaves
| 22.72 | 30 |
Whole plant
| 21.97 | 29 |
Stems
| 21.21 | 28 |
Flowers
| 9.85 | 13 |
Root
| 8.33 | 11 |
Seeds
| 6.82 | 9 |
Bark
| 4.55 | 6 |
Fruit
| 2.27 | 3 |
Latex
| 1.52 | 2 |
Wood
| 0.76 | 1 |
Family/Genus/Species | Indigenous name | Plant part used | Admin. | Use | Coll. # |
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ADIANTACEAE | |||||
Adiantum concinnum Wild. ex H.B.K. | Culantrillo del Pozo, Culantrillo | Leaves and Stems, fresh or dried | Oral | Menstrual regulation | VFCHL29, TRUBH17, RBU/PL265, JULS149 |
AMARANTHACEAE
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Alternanthera porrigens (Jacquin) Kuntze | Sanguinaria, Moradilla, Lancetilla | Whole plant, fresh or dried | Topical | Cleansing womb after childbirth | EHCHL142, ISA56, RBU/PL301, RBU/PL324, EHCHL93, GER117 |
Iresine diffusa H.B.K. ex Willd. | Paja Blanca, Sangrinaria | Whole plant, fresh | Oral | Inflammation of the ovaries, Menstruation symptoms in adolescents | JULS75, ISA62 |
ALSTROEMERIACEAE
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Bomarea angustifolia Benth. | Cachuljillo | Whole plant, dried | Oral | Infertility in women | ISA27 |
AMARYLLIDACEAE
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Eustephia coccinea Cav. | Tumapara, Pomanpara, Puma Para, Para Para | Bark, fresh or dried | Oral | Inflammation of uterus | RBU/PL313, GER71, EHCHL68 |
ANACARDIACEAE
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Mauria heterophylla H.B.K. | Shimir, Tres Hojas, Trinidad, Chacur, Ahimir, Feregreco | Leaves, fresh | 1. Oral 2. Topical | 1. Inflammation of uterus, Inflammation of the ovaries, Cysts, Fibroids 2. Vaginal cleansing | ISA24, JULS17, EHCHL83 |
Schinus molle L. | Molle, Moy | Bark and Latex, fresh | Topical | Vaginal infection | EHCHL123, JULS196, GER13 |
APIACEAE
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Petroselinum crispum (Miller) A.W. Hill | Perejil | Whole plant, fresh | Oral | Regulation of menstrual cycle | ISA80, EHCHL31, ISA117, RBU/PL278, JULS225 |
APOCYNACEAE
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Thevetia peruviana (Pers.) Schum. | Mailchin, Maichil, Camalonga, Cabalonga | Seeds, dried | Oral | Menopause | EHCHL162, TRUVan/Erica19, JULS187, EHCHL174, GER225 |
ASCLEPIADACEAE
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Sarcostemma clausum (Jacquin) Schultes | Marrajudio | Leaves, Stems, fresh | Oral | Promoting lactation in women after birth | JULS121, GER43 |
ASPHODELACEAE
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Aloe vera (L.) Burm f. | Sabila, Zabila, Aloe, Hojas de Sabila, Aloe Vera | Leaves, fresh | Topcial | Vaginal inflammation, Vaginal ulcers, Vaginal cancer | JULS274, GER22, EHCHL165, VFCHL10 |
ASTERACEAE
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Ambrosia peruviana Willd. | Altamisa, Marco, Artamisa, Manzanilla del Muerto, Ajenjo, Llatama Negra Malera, Llatama Roja Malera | Leaves and Stems, fresh | Topical | After birth to reduce inflamation and prevent spasms in the woman's womb | JULS108, TRUBH18, RBU/PL370, TRUBH15, JULS90, GER9, GER110 |
Artemisia absinthium L. | Ajenco | Whole plant, preferably Leaves and Stems, fresh | Oral | Menstrual colics, Menstration, Regulating the menstrual cycle | ISA66, RBU/PL363, GER146 |
Chuquiraga spinosa sp. huamanpinta C. Ezcurra | Chuquiragua, Huamanpinta | Leaves, dried | Oral | Prostate, Prostate inflammation, Sexual impotence | EHCHL168, TRUBH9, JULS276, RBU/PL373 |
Clibadium cf. sylvestre (Aubl.) Baill. | Flor de Novia | Flowers, Leaves and Stems, fresh or dried | Topical | Before marriage | EHCHL80 |
Matricaria frigidum (HBK) Kunth | Manzanilla | Whole plant, fresh or dried | Topical | Inflammation of the vagina | JULS22, EHCHL1, TRUBH7 |
Matricaria recutita L. | Manzanillon, Agua de la Banda, Manzanilla Blanca, Manzanilla Amarga, Manzanilla | Whole plant, fresh | Topical | 1. Vaginal cleansing 2. Menstrual colics | JULS192, RBU/PL306, ISA120, ISA76, GER145 |
Monactis flaverioides H.B.K. | Hierba del Susto (Amarillo), Malva, Mocura, Hierba del Susto, Hierba Susto | Stems and Leaves, fresh | 1. Topical 2. Oral | 1., 2. Vaginal cleansing | EHCHL19, RBU/PL274, TRUVan/Erica7, ISA104, ISA72 |
Paranephelius uniflorus Poepp. & Endl. | Pacha Rosa, Carapa de Chancho | Whole plant, fresh or dried | Oral | Inflammation of the ovaries, Uterus, Inflammation (internal female parts | EHCHL133, JULS125 |
Schkuhria pinnata (Lam.) Kuntze | Canchalagua, Canchalagua (Chica) | Whole plant, fresh | Oral | Menstrual delay, Allergies, Menstruation | RBU/PL266, JULS42, VFCHL27, GER228 |
Taraxacum officinale Wiggers | Diente de Leon, Amargon | Whole plant, fresh | Topical | Ovaries | RBU/PL252, JULS150, GER62, GER189 |
BALANOPHORACEAE
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Corynaea crassa Hook. F. | Huanarpo (hembra & macho) | Tuber/Root, fresh | Oral | Fertility, Sexual potency, Male impotence | JULS171, VFCHL52 |
BIGNONIACEAE
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Crescentia cujete L. | Higueron | Latex from Leaf, fresh | Topical | Healing of belly button after birth | JULS164 |
BORAGINACEAE
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Cordia lutea Lam. | Overo, Flor de Overo, Overal | Flowers, fresh or dried | Oral | Prostate inflammation. | ISA125, EHCHL77, JULS62, GER10 |
Tiquilia paronychoides (Phil.) Rich. | Flor de Arena, Paja de Lagartija, Mano de Raton | Flowers, fresh or dried | Oral | Inflammation of the ovaries | JULS154, EHCHL107, ISA58, GER20 |
BRASSICACEAE
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Brassica rapa L. | Nabo | Root, fresh | Topical | Ovaries | JULS201 |
Capsella bursa-pastoris (L.) Medic. | Bolsita del Pastor, Hierba del Pastor, Bolsa de Pastor | Whole plant, fresh or dried | Oral | Prostate | JULS7, VFCHL42, VFCHL12, RBU/PL257, EHCHL6 |
CACTACEAE
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Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) Miller | Tuna | Leaves, fresh | Topical | Hair loss | JULS263, GER3 |
CONVOLVULACEAE
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Ipomoea batatas (L.) Lamarck | Camote | Whole plant, fresh | Oral | Promoting lactation in women after giving birth | JULS120 |
CUCURBITACEAE
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Cucumis dipsaceus Ehrenb. | Jaboncillo de Campo, Jaboncillo, Patito de Campo | Fruits, fresh | Topical | Hair loss (prevention), Stopping baby from breastfeeding | JULS174, GER35, JULS221 |
Cucurbita maxina Duch. | Zapallo | Flowers and joints of Stems, fresh or dried | Oral | Preventing miscarriage | JULS272 |
Cucurbita moschata Duch. | Zapallo | Flowers and joints of Stems, fresh or dried | Oral | Preventing miscarriage | GER32 |
CUPRESSACEAE
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Cupressus lusitanica Miller | Cipre, Cipres | Whole plant, fresh | 1. Oral 2. Topical | 1. Vaginal hemorrhage 2. Hair loss | RBU/PL288, JULS302 |
CYPERACEAE
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Oreobolos goeppingeri Sues | Hierba Chupaflor, Hierba de Suerte, Hierba del Carpintero | Leaves, dried | 1. Topical | Aphrodisiac | EHCHL149, TRUVan/Erica17, EHCHL67, GER119 |
DIOSCOREACEAE
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Dioscorea tambillensis Kunth | Papa Semitona | Tuber, fresh | Oral | Inflammation of ovaries | JULS283, GER140 |
Dioscorea trifida L.f. | Papa Madre, Papa Pacta | Tuber, fresh | 1. Oral 2. Topical | 1. Uterus disease and discharge, Cysts, Cancer of the Uterus, Inflammation of the ovaries, Vaginal discharge, 2. Fungus, Vaginal cleansing, Cancer of the Uterus | JULS214, EHCHL40, JULS212, GER142, JULS213 |
DIPSACACEAE
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Scabiosa atropurpurea L. | Ambarina, Ambarina Negra, Flor de Ambarina | Flowers, fresh | 1. Oral 2. Inhaled | Menstrual regulation | JULS100, EHCHL111, RBU/PL372, ISA50 |
ERICACEAE
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Bejaria aestuans L. | Pullunrosa, Cadillo, Payama, Hierba de la Postema, Purenrosa, Rosada, Hierba del buen querer | Flowers, Leaves and Stems, fresh or dried | 1. Oral | Prostate, Menstrual regulation, Inflammation of uterus, Cysts, Inflammation of ovaries, Inflammation of the womb, Uterus, Menstrual pain | VFCHL22, JULS50, EHCHL39, ISA114, ISA43, JULS234, GER121 |
ERYTHROXYLACEAE
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Erythroxylon coca Lam. | Coca | Leaves, dried | Oral | Induce child birth, Strength for woman during childbirth, Helping delivery of newborn | JULS144, GER201 |
EUPHORBIACEAE
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Chamaesyce hypericifolia (L.) Millspaugh | Lecherita, Lechera | Whole plant, fresh | Oral | Promoting lactation in women after birth | JULS67, GER41 |
Manhiot esculenta Crantz | Yuca | Tuber, fresh | Oral | Vaginal infection, Vaginal discharge | GER192 |
FABACEAE
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Caesalpinia spinosa (Molina) Kuntze | Tara, Talla, Chanchalagua | Seeds pods, fresh or dried | Topical | Fungus, Inflammation of ovaries, Inflammation of uterus, Inflammation of the vagina | ISA55, EHCHL27, VFCHL21, JULS255, GER143 |
Desmodium molliculum (H.B.K.) DC. | Pie de Perro, Pata-Perro, Pata de Perro, Chancas de Comida, Muña, Manayupa | Whole plant, fresh or dried | Topical | Inflammation of the ovaries, Inflammation of the womb | JULS41, RBU/PL268, GER135, JULS44, EHCHL109, RBU/PL256 |
Indigofera suffruticosa Miller | Añil | Stems, fresh | Oral | Cleaning of the woman, Expelling placenta from woman after giving birth | GER198 |
Inga edulis C. Martius | Huaba, Pacae, Guava, Pacai | Flowers, fresh | Topical | Hair growth | JULS168, JULS304, GER17 |
Inga feuillei DC. | Huaba, Pacae, Guava, Pacai | Flowers, fresh | Topical | Hair growth | JULS168, JULS304, GER17 |
Mimosa nothacacia Barneby | Uña de Gato de la Costa | Bark, dried | Topical | Anus cyst, Vaginal pimples, Anal pimples | JULS265, GER199 |
Prosopis pallida (H. & B. ex Willd.) H.B.K. | Algarrobo | Seeds, dried | Oral | Sexual potency | JULS97, GER8 |
GENTIANACEAE
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Gentianella bruneotricha (Gilg.) J.S. Pringle. | Anga Macha | Whole plant, fresh | Oral | Infection of the uterus, After giving birth | JULS282 |
GERANIACEAE
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Pelargonium odoratisimum (L.) L'Herit. | Malva de Oro, Malva de Olor, Malva Olorosa | Whole plant, fresh or dried | Oral | Inflammation of the ovaries, Inflammation of the womb | TRUVan/Erica14, TRUBH6, EHCHL89, JULS188 |
Pelargonium roseum Willd. | Geranio | Flowers and Leaves, fresh | Oral | Hemorrhages, Uterus pain, Inflammation of the uterus | JULS84 |
ILLICIACEAE
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Illicium verum Hook. f. | Anis Estrella | Seeds, dried | Oral | Expel residues of feces in stomach of newborn babies | JULS102 |
ISOETACEAE
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Isoetes andina R. & P. | Piri Piri | Stems, fresh | Oral | Male impotence | ISA100 |
KRAMERIACEAE
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Krameria lappacea (Dombey) Berdet & B. Simpson | Ratania, Raima | Leaves and Root, fresh | Oral | Inflammation of the ovaries | JULS53 |
LAMIACEAE
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Lepechinia meyenii (Walpers) Epling | Salvia, Salvia Real | Whole plant, fresh or dried | 1. Oral 2. Topical | 1. Menstruation 2. Hair loss | RBU/PL303, VFCHL17, ISA91 |
Mentha spicata L. | Hierba Buena, Hierba Buena Silvestre, Menta | Whole plant, fresh | Oral | Aphrodisiac | RBU/PL308, EHCHL74, RBU/PL267, JULS72, VFCHL3, JULS20, GER15, GER134, JULS20 |
Ocimum basilicum L. | Albaca Mistura, Albaca Negra, Albaca, Albaca Morada, Albahaca (costa) | Whole plant, fresh | Oral | 1. To promote dialation of the uterus, Hasten delivery, Preventing infections related to birth, Refreshing womb, Reducing inflammation after birth 2. After birth | JULS54, EHCHL48, VFCHL13, RBU/PL284, TRUVan/Erica8, GER191 |
Origanum majorana L. | Mejorana | Leaves and Stems, fresh | Oral | Menstration | EHCHL88, JULS19, RBU/PL317, GER165 |
Origanum vulgare L. | Oregano | Leaves and Stems, fresh or dried | Oral | Menstrual cramps, Menstration, Lower stomach cramps related to PMS | JULS205, GER114 |
Rosmarinus officinalis L. | Romero, Romero Castilla | Leaves, fresh or dried | Topical | Hair loss | RBU/PL329, ISA78, TRUBH11, EHCHL3, JULS27, VFCHL2, ISA105 |
Salvia discolor H.B.K. | Palmeras (Chica), Llatama, Yatama | Stems, fresh | 1. Topcial 2. Oral | 1. Preventing infections related to birth, Fright/Susto in children 2. Preventing infections related to birth | ISA93, ISA151(93a), ISA25 |
Salvia officinalis L. | Salvia | Whole plant, fresh or dried | Oral | Control and regulate menstrual cycle | JULS241 |
Satureja pulchella (H.B.K.) Briquet | Panizara, Panisara | Leaves, fresh or dried | Oral | Menstrual delay | GER148, JULS43 |
LAURACEAE
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Persea americana Mill. | Palta | Seeds, fresh | Oral | Contraceptive, Sterilization for women only | JULS211, GER18 |
LINACEAE
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Linum sativum L. | Linaza | Seeds, dried | Oral | Inflammation of the prostate | EHCHL1599 |
Linum usitatissimum L. | Linaza | Seeds, dried | Oral | Inflammation of the prostate | JULS185, GER139 |
LOGANIACEAE
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Buddleja utilis Kraenzl. | Flor Blanca | Flowers, fresh or dried | Oral | Menstruation, Inflammation of the womb, Ovarian cysts, Inflammation of uterus | RBU/PL333, EHCHL38, ISA60, JULS155, GER136 |
LORANTHACEAE
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Tristerix longibracteatus (Des.) Barlow & Wiens | Suelda con Suelda | Whole plant, dried | Oral | Vaginal discharge (white or yellow) | JULS296, GER74 |
LYTHRACEAE
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Cuphea strigulosa H.B.K. | Lancetilla, Gacetilla, Sanguinaria, Gansetilla, Hierba del Toro | Leaves and Stems, fresh | Oral | Discharges | GER104, EHCHL35, VFCHL34, JULS33, ISA51, RBU/PL259, EHCHL43, JULS59, ISA53, GER147 |
MALVACEAE
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Malva sylvestris L. | Malva (Chica), Malva Blanca | Leaves and Stems, fresh or dried | Topical | Vaginal cleansing | VFCHL49, EHCHL29 |
MENISPERMACEAE
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Abuta grandiflora (Mart.) Sand. | Abuta (male and female) | Root and Stems, fresh or dried | Oral | Contraceptive | JULS88, RBU/PL312 |
MORACEAE
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Brosmium rubescens Taubert | Palo Sangre, Palo de la Sangre, Ablita | Wood and Bark, fresh or dried | Oral | 1. Fertility, Sexual potency 2. Haemorrhages (prevention and healing | JULS209, ISA49, EHCHL64, RBU/PL311, GER86, EHCHL62 |
MYRISTICACEAE
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Myristica fragrans L. | Nuez Moscada, Ajonjoli | Seeds, dried | Oral | Fertility, Sexual potency | RBU/PL385, EHCHL155, JULS292, GER197 |
NYCTAGINACEAE
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Mirabilis jalapa L. | Buenas Tardes | Root, fresh | Oral | Prostate, Pre-prostate cancer | JULS116, GER185 |
OLACACEAE
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Heisteria acuminata (H. & B.) Engler | Chuchuasi, Chuchuhuasi | Bark, fresh or dried | Oral | Sexual potency | RBU/PL287, JULS138, GER164 |
Ximenia americana L. | Limoncillo | Whole plant, fresh or dried | Oral | Menstrual regulation | JULS184 |
ORCHIDACEAE
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Aa paleacea (H.B.K.) Rchb. f. | Hierba de la Soledad, Hierba Sola | Leaves, fresh | Oral | Contraceptive, Sterilization of women | ISA141, EHCHL75 |
OXALIDACEAE
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Oxalis tuberosa Molina | Oca Rosada | Tuber, fresh | Oral | Sexual potency | JULS203 |
PASSIFLORACEAE
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Passiflora quardrangularis L. | Hojas de Tumbo | Leaves, fresh | Oral | Menstrual pain | EHCHL135 |
Passiflora sp. | Chulgan | Leaves and Stems, dried | Oral | Promoting vaginal dilation during childbirth. | JULS279 |
PLANTAGINACEAE
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Plantago major L. | Llantén | Leaves, fresh | Topical | Vaginal cleansing | VFCHL50, EHCHL11, TRUVan/Erica13 |
Plantago sericea R. & P. var. lanuginosa Grieseb. | Pajilla Blanca | Whole plant, fresh or dried | Oral | Vaginal discharge | JULS207 |
Plantago sericea R. & P. subsp. sericans (Pilger) Rahn | Paja Blanca | Stems, fresh or dried | Oral | Ovarian pain, Inflammation of the ovaries, Inflammation of the womb | RBU/PL335, EHCHL96 |
POACEAE
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Cynodon dactylon (L.) Persoon | Grama Dulce | Stems, dried | Oral | Cysts of the ovary, Cysts of the uterus, Uterus, Fibroids, Uterus prolapse | ISA61, JULS73, ISA106, GER151 |
Saccharum officinarum L. | Azucar de Caña, Caña de Azucar, Caña Dulce | 1. Fresh sugar 2. Stems, fresh | 1. Topical 2. Oral | 1. Aphrodisiac 2. Inflammation of the prostate | VFCHL4, JULS123, GER208 |
Triticum sativum L. | Trigo | Seeds, dried | Topical | Vaginal infection, Vaginal discharge | GER182 |
POLYGONACEAE
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Rumex crispus L. | Acelga, Lengua de Vaca, Hojas de Mala Hierba | Whole plant, fresh | 1. Oral 2. Topical | 1. Infection of the uterus 2. Inflamation (internal woman parts), Vaginal inflammation | JULS70, EHCHL173 |
POLYPODIACEAE
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Polypodium crassifolium L. | Lengua de Ciervo, Calaguala | Stems, fresh | Oral | Prostate | EHCHL71, TRUBH38, RBU/PL331, RBU/PL332, JULS52, JULS303 |
PORTULACACEAE
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Portulaca villosa H.B.K. | Verdolaga | Root and Stems, fresh | Topical | Hair loss | GER171 |
PROTEACEAE
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Oreocallis grandiflora (Lam.) R.Br. | Rumilanche, Bunbun, Huaminga | Leaves and Stems, fresh or dried | Oral | Inflammation of the ovaries, Inflammation of uterus | EHCHL127, JULS31, ISA28, ISA70 |
RANUNCULACEAE
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Laccopetalum giganteum (Wedd.) Ulbrich | Huamanripa, Pacra, Flor de Guarmarya | Leaves, fresh or dried | Oral | Fertilization (Heat Ovaries) | VFCHL53, RBU/PL321, EHCHL42, JULS284, GER162 |
ROSACEAE
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Sanguisorba minor Scop. | Pimpinela, Flor de Overa | Whole plant, fresh | Oral | Menstrual regulation | EHCHL117, TRUBH35, RBU/PL262, ISA57, JULS25, ISA147(103a), VFCHL20, GER170 |
RUBIACEAE
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Cinchona officinalis L. | Cascarilla, Quinuagiro | Bark, dried | Oral | Fertility, Sexual potency | RBU/PL314, JULS127, ISA19, GER167 |
RUTACEAE
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Ruta graveolens L. | Ruda, Ruda (Macho y Hembra), Hierba del Quinde | Whole plant, fresh | 1. Oral 2. Topical | 1. Abortion 2. Aphrodisiac. | ISA152, JULS1, TRUVan/Erica20, EHCHL128, VFCHL16, ISA145(108a), GER24 |
Pouteria lucuma (R. & P.) Kuntze. | Lucuma | Fruit, fresh | Oral | Promoting lactation on women after giving birth | JULS186 |
SOLANACEAE
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Cestrum auriculatum L'Herit | Hierba Santa, Agrasejo | Leaves, fresh or dried | Topical | Preventing spasms after giving birth, Warming women | JULS166, RBU/PL281, EHCHL172, ISA122, GER174, EHCHL102 |
Cestrum strigilatum R. & P. | Santa María | Flowers, leaves and Stems, fresh or dried | Oral | Control and regulate menstrual cycle | JULS245 |
Cestrum undulatum R. & P. | Santa María | Flowers, leaves and Stems, fresh or dried | Oral | Control and regulate menstrual cycle | JULS246 |
Solanum tuberosum L. | Chuno de Papa | Tuber, dried | Oral | After childbirth complications | JULS140, JULS141 |
THELYPTERIDACEAE
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Thelypteris cf. scalaris (Christ.) Alton | Helecho Macho | Whole plant, fresh or dried | Oral | Contraceptive | JULS291 |
THYMELEACEAE
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Daphnopsis weberbaueri Domke | Los Cholitos, Cholitos | Seeds, dried | Oral | Infertility in women | EHCHL153, JULS137, GER216 |
TYPHACEAE
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Typha angustifolia L. | Chante | Stems, dried | Oral | Prostate | ISA45 |
URTICACEAE
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Pilea microphylla (L.) Lieberman | Contra Hierba | Whole plant, fresh | Oral | Prostate, Cysts | RBU/PL282, EHCHL33 |
VALERIANACEAE
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Phyllactis rigida (R. & P.) Persoon | Hornamo Estrella, Siete Sabios, Valeriana Estrella, Valeriana, Hierba de la Estrella | Stems, fresh | Oral | Menopause | EHCHL163, TRUBH30, JULS57, EHCHL44, JULS46, ISA137, RBU/PL365, RBU/PL355, GER187 |
VERBENACEAE
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Lantana scabiosaefolia H.B.K. | Mastrando, Mastrante | Leaves and Stems, fresh or dried | Oral | Cold of the ovaries, Menstruation, Women after childbirth to avoid colds | VFCHL51, GER6 |