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| These plants are used commonly in the Amazon Rainforest or elsewhere for general and specific medicinal purposes, not only by curanderos but by most families as well. |
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WILD GARLIC Named for its smell, this jungle vine is used medicinally but does not produce the edible bulb famous for its flavor in cooking... |
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OREGANO Known for its flavorful leaves, pampa oregano is also used medicinally as a bath and also a a drink... |
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ANIS The seeds of the Anise plant warm the abdomen when eaten, helping to dispel gas and for general digestion... |
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ALFALFA Because of its deep root system, alfalfa is a rich source of calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, iron, potassium, and trace minerals... |
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ARNICA A tincture of this plant is used externally on sprains, bruises, and wounds, and as a sealant when the skin is unbroken... |
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GINGER Used for flavor when cooking, ginger has a rich history as a medicinal plant and preventative... |
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MANZANILLA The leaves and flowers of this plant are used in tea to ease stress and relieve anxiety... |
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