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| Most medicinal plants are used as remedies, treatments that are prepared with other ingredients and taken regularly. These plants are the some of the most common remedial plants used in the Peruvian Amazon. While some remedies are teas or infusions with water, many are combined with aguardiente, a strong alcoholic rum made from sugar cane. |
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SANGRE
DE DRAGO The bark of this tree is used to heal wounds, cuts, external injuries, throat, mouth, intestinal and stomach ulcers... |
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SACHA
CULANTRO A jungle variety of coriander, used in hot and cold water infusions, often in combination with other plants... |
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UNA
DE GATO The bark of this tree has been used medicinally for centuries and is a very sacred plant... |
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MACA This tuberous root is rich in potassium and has higher levels of calcium than milk. Maca is a natural hormonal balancer which provides great health benefits for both, men and women... |
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COCA The leaves of the coca plant were used by the incas and are still used throughout Peru. The leaves are chewed or brewed in tea... |
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TANGARANA The bark of this tree is used to prepare a tea to treat venereal diseases and to strengthen the blood... |
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ACHIOTE This plant is commonly used as a food coloring and cosmetic dye, but has medicinal properties as well... |
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