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Plants Used in Mexican Traditional Medicine
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Plants Used in Mexican Plants Used in Mexican Traditional MedicineTraditional Medicine
Their Application and Effects InTraditional Healing Practices
Text by
Armando González Stuart, Ph.D.Herbal Research Coordinator
UTEP/UT Austin Cooperative Pharmacy Program
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AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements
We would like to thank Ms Sarah Schoofield, of México Desconocido magazine, for her generous permission to use the beautiful photographs, drawings and maps, which have appeared in various publications of that magazine.The majority of the photos, drawings, and maps presented here are the work of photographers, artists and scientists including: Abigaíl Aguilar-MS, Lorenzo Armendáriz, Salatiel Barragán, Robert Bye-PhD, André Cabrolier, Rafael Doniz, Ignacio Guevara, Franz Mahler, Ruben Morante, Oscar Pastor Ojeda, Manuel Sarmiento, NicolásTriedo and Santiago Xolapa.
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DisclaimerDisclaimerThis presentation is not intended to promote any plant to be used for therapeutic purposes.It is merely a compilation of herbal use by Mexican Traditional Medicine.Very few of these plants have ever been studied in depth, so little is known about their efficacy or possible side effects.Warning: Do not self-medicate with any herb. Consult your health provider first.
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IntroductionIntroductionMexico has a rich tradition of herbal use that predates the European conquest by many centuriesMexico's medicinal herbal repertoire is one of the world’s most diverse and contains various native plants, as well as many other species introduced from diverse parts of the globeApproximately 3,000 to 5,000 plants (both native and introduced) are currently used medicinally by 52 different ethnicities throughout the country
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Medicinal Plants in MexicoMedicinal Plants in Mexico
The Aztec civilization of Mexico was the only one in the New World to record the use of medicinal herbs
They did so in “codices” or catalogues that showed drawings of the plants
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Codices containing information about Aztec medicinal plantswere considered “heretical”, and burned by Spanish missionaries
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CodicesCodicesA few missionaries had the vision of recuperating at least a small portion of this knowledge and reconstructing two codices
One was written, both in Latin and Náhuatl (the Aztec language) and known as the De La Cruz-Badiano Codex
It became the first bilingual publication of the New World (1552) Courtesy of México Desconocido magazine
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CodicesCodices
These codices were taken to Italy and forgotten for more than 300 yearsThey were “rediscovered” until the twentieth centurySome of the plants pictured in the codices are still used in the same way today.
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México’s great biodiversityMéxico’s great biodiversityMexico's rugged landscape includes a great diversity of plants, animals and fungiUnfortunately, very few Mexican plants have ever been studied in detail regarding their medicinal potentialDeforestation, ill-planned urban expansion, uncontrolled livestock grazing, and desertification are currently threatening Mexico's natural resources, including the survival of various medicinal plants
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Mexico has a rich diversity of medicinal plants
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Some medicinal plants may have a mystical significancein Mexican traditional healing practices
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The peyote cactus has been used for centuries in various religious ceremonies
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Medicinal plants are used in various types of healing practices throughout Mexico
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Traditional healers view some plants asimportant spiritual entities
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The MarketplaceThe Marketplace
In Mexico, marketplaces are important areas of sale and distribution for medicinal herbsSince before Columbus, markets have provided medicinal plants to people, as well as advice from vendors and healers on how to use themWhether to instill or break a magic spell, or for direct medicinal purposes to cure a specific disease, herbs are still very important in the lives of millions of people
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Aztec marketplace
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Medicinal Plants in MexicoMedicinal Plants in Mexico
Traditional Uses and Applications
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AchioteAchiote, , AnnatoAnnatoBixaBixa orellanaorellana -- BixaceaeBixaceae
Measles (ground seeds applied to bath)Buccal sores
(seeds steeped in water, as rinse)Condiment and food coloring
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AhuehueteAhuehuete, , SabinoSabinoTaxodiumTaxodium mucronatummucronatum -- TaxodiaceaeTaxodiaceae
Burns (bark decoction, poultice)
Diarrhea (leaf infusion, as tea)
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AhuehueteAhuehuete treetree
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AilAiléé, , BirchBirchAlnusAlnus argutaarguta -- BetulaceaeBetulaceae
Fever
Inflammation
As a poultice to wash wounds
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AlamoAlamo PlatanusPlatanus lindelianalindelianaPlatanaceaePlatanaceae
Colds (ground leaves with oil applied topically as poultice)
FracturesHeadache
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AnAnííss TagetesTagetes lucidalucida CavCav..AsteraeceaeAsteraeceae
Carminative, digestiveInflammatory, fever“Empacho”(Stomachupset)Avoid in pregnancyUnrelated to European or Star Anise
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AñAñííll, , IndigoIndigo IndigoferaIndigofera suffruticosasuffruticosaFabaceaeFabaceae
Urinary problems
Constipation
Mange
Syphilis
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AnonaAnona AnonaAnona reticulatareticulataAnonaceaeAnonaceae
Boils (leaf infusion as a wash)
Diarrhea (bark decoction as tea)
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ÁÁrnicarnica del del papaííss, , FalsaFalsa áárnicarnicaHeterothecaHeterotheca inuloidesinuloides -- AsteraceaeAsteraceae
Bruises, contusions (topically)Tea as gargles for sore throat Potentially toxic, avoid internal useAvoid in pregnancy and lactationNot to be confused with European arnica, with which it shares some of its applications
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““AzafrAzafráánn”, ”, ZacatlaxcaleZacatlaxcaleCuscutaCuscuta sppspp..-- ConvolvulaceaeConvolvulaceae
Parasitic plant
Purgative internally
Fright (“susto”)(plant decoction, as bath)
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Baja Baja tripatripaRivinaRivina humilishumilis -- PhytolaccaceaePhytolaccaceae
“Aire” (Wind)“Espanto” (Fright)Rash (prickly heat)Branch decoction applied externally as body wash
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BaiborBaiboríínnKallstroemaKallstroema grandifloragrandiflora -- ZygophyllaceaeZygophyllaceae
Fatigue
Fever
Body pains
Mange
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BarbascoBarbasco, , CabezaCabeza de negro de negro DioscoreaDioscorea sppspp. . -- DioscoreaceaeDioscoreaceae
Body achesMenstrual problemsProgesterone sourceRheumatism, aches (rhizome steeped in alcohol, as a rub)Male contraceptive
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BarquillaBarquillaRhoeoRhoeo discolor discolor -- CommelinaceaeCommelinaceae
Fungal infections:roasted leaves, topical
Vaginal infections:leaf infusion douche
Measles (leaf infusion, orally)
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BatamoteBatamote BaccharisBaccharis glutinosaglutinosaAsteraceaeAsteraceae
Alopecia
Stomach ache
Mange
Foot odor
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BayetillaBayetilla HameliaHamelia patenspatensRubiaceaeRubiaceae
Anti inflammatoryBoils (stem decoction, externally)Pain relief (topical)Yellow fever(leaf infusion as tea)
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BerroBerro Nasturtium Nasturtium acuaticumacuaticumBrassicaceaeBrassicaceae
Goiter (iodide )
Kidney painStomach inflammation (raw)
Tuberculosis (infusion)
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BretBretóónicanica LepechiniaLepechinia caulescenscaulescensLamiaceaeLamiaceae
Diarrhea
Dysentery (stem decoction)
Gastritis (topical)
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CabezonaCabezona, , ChapChapúúzzHeleniumHelenium mexicanummexicanum -- AsteraceaeAsteraceae
Colds (pulverized flowerheads as stornutatories; to promote sneezing)Toxic if ingestedAvoid use
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CacaloxCacaloxóóchitlchitl PlumeriaPlumeria rubrarubraApocynaceaeApocynaceae
External application:GonorrheaWartsWounds (minor)Drastic purgativeAvoid internally Photo Courtesy of México Desconocido Magazine
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CahuayoteCahuayote GonolobusGonolobus nigernigerAsclepiadaceaeAsclepiadaceae
Gonorrhea (root decoction)Efficacy unknownAvoid during pregnancy and lactation
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CalagualaCalaguala PhlebodiumPhlebodium aureumaureumPolypodiaceaePolypodiaceae
Tea made from stemDiarrheaGastric ulcersKidney painEfficacy unknownAvoid in pregnancy
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CalderonaCalderona GalphimiaGalphimia glaucaglaucaMalpighiaceaeMalpighiaceae
Boils (external application)Vaginal infectionsWoundsAvoid in pregnancy
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CandelillaCandelilla Euphorbia Euphorbia antisyphilliticaantisyphilliticaEuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceae
Used against venereal disease (syphilis)Cathartic (purgative)
ToothacheHeadacheAvoid in pregnancy and lactation
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CapulCapulíínn PrunusPrunus serotinaserotinaRosaceaeRosaceae
Coughs (children)Decoction of stems and leaves taken as infusion (tea)
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CedroCedro CedrelaCedrela odorataodorataMeliaceaeMeliaceae
ColicEpilepsy (bark decoction as tea)FeverGall bladderToothache (leaf tea) Photo Courtesy of México Desconocido Magazine
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CeibaCeiba CeibaCeiba pentandrapentandraBombacaceaeBombacaceae
Anti inflammatoryBoilsInsect bitesMangeBark and leaf decoctions as poultices
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ChabacalChabacal Salvia Salvia lavanduloideslavanduloidesLamiaceaeLamiaceae
Bronchitis
Colds
CoughsAvoid in pregnancy Photo Courtesy of México Desconocido Magazine
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ChacaChaca BurseraBursera simarubasimarubaBurseraceaeBurseraceae
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ChalahuiteChalahuite IngaInga jinicuiljinicuilFabaceaeFabaceae
Dysentery(bark decoction)Stomach upset(“empacho”)bark decoctionFlower infusion taken for tachycardia (“latido”)
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Chaparro Chaparro amargosoamargosoCastelaCastela tortuosatortuosa--SimaroubiaceaeSimaroubiaceae
Amoebic dysentery
Avoid during pregnancy/ lactation
Shrublands in northern México
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ChapuliztleChapuliztle DodonaeaDodonaea viscosaviscosaSapindaceaeSapindaceae
Colic (leaf infusion)Fever (bark decoction)Gout ( leaf infusion)Ground leaves applied to scabs and woundsScalp problemsVenereal disease
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ChayaChaya CnidoscolusCnidoscolus chayamansachayamansaEuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceae
Boils (latex topically)Diabetes
Kidney pain
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ChicaloteChicalote ArgemoneArgemone mexicanamexicana, , A. A. sanguineasanguinea PapaveraceaePapaveraceae
Papaverinehypnotic Post-part. bleedingToothacheAlopecia (hair loss)Kidney painSeeds are toxic
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ChicozapoteChicozapote AchrasAchras zapotazapotaZapotaceaeZapotaceae
Ingestion of more than 10 seeds can be toxic
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ChicuraChicura FranseriaFranseria ambrosioidesambrosioidesAsteraceaeAsteraceae
Promotes laborGiven near parturitionExternal application to treat scorpion stingsAvoid in pregnancy and lactation
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ChigChigüüisaisa PseudobombaxPseudobombax ellipticumellipticumBombacaceaeBombacaceae
Asthma
Colds
Coughs flower infusion taken as tea
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ChipilChipilíínn Crotalaria Crotalaria incanaincanaFabaceaeFabaceae
Urinary bladder “coldness”
May contain cyanogenicglycosides
May contain pyrrolizidinealkaloids
Avoid in pregnancy
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ChollaCholla,, CardencheCardenche, , CoyonoxtleCoyonoxtleOpuntiaOpuntia imbricataimbricata -- CactaceaeCactaceae
Tea taken to treat asthma
Tea used against diarrhea (plant contains tannins)
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Chote,Chote,TuriTuri ParmentieraParmentiera edulisedulisBignoniaceaeBignoniaceae
Diabetes (root decoction as tea)EaracheUrinary problems (fruit and branch infusion)Respiratory ailments(flower, fruit and root infusion)
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CodoCodo de de frailefraile, , YYóóyotlyotlThevetiaThevetia thevetioidesthevetioides -- ApocynaceaeApocynaceae
Boils and hemorrhoids (topically)“Weight loss”(seed)Alkaloids (thevetine)Very toxic, avoid all internal use
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CojCojóónn de de torotoroStemmadeniaStemmadenia donnelldonnell--smithismithi
ApocynaceaeApocynaceae
Bruises, wounds (leaf decoction externally as poultice)
Mosquito bites (latex applied topically)
Avoid internally
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Cola de Cola de caballocaballo Equisetum Equisetum arvensearvenseEquisetaceaeEquisetaceae
Arthritis and rheumatismDiureticUrinary problemsOnly the sterile branches are usedSome species are thiaminase inhibitors
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Cola de Cola de venadovenadoErigeron Erigeron karwinskianuskarwinskianus --AsteraceaeAsteraceae
Dysentery
Kidney pain (stem decoction)
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ContrayerbaContrayerbaDorsteniaDorstenia contrajerbacontrajerba -- MoraceaeMoraceae
Snakebite
Vaginal hemorrhage
Venereal disease (root decoction as tea)
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CordCordóónn de San Antoniode San AntonioHyptisHyptis stellulatastellulata -- LamiaceaeLamiaceae
EaracheIndigestion“Pasmo”RheumatismSkin infectionsAvoid in pregnancy
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Cordon de San FranciscoCordon de San FranciscoSalvia Salvia leucanthaleucantha -- LamiaceaeLamiaceae
Fright (espanto)
To reconstitute women after birth (leaf infusion)Avoid in pregnancy
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CosCosááhuihui, , MameliqueMamelique, , CrameriaCrameriaKrameriaKrameria grayigrayi -- KrameriaceaeKrameriaceae
DiarrheaSkin antisepticDiabetesAlopeciaLoose teeth Photo Courtesy of México Desconocido Magazine
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CuachalalateCuachalalate o o AxocopaqueAxocopaqueAmphypteringiumAmphypteringium adstringensadstringens --
JulianaceaeJulianaceae
Circulatory ailments, mixed with sassparillaGastritis, peptic ulcersVaginal infections (topical)Bark decoction or maceration
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CuatecomateCuatecomate,,GuajeGuajeCrescentiaCrescentia cujetecujete -- BignoniaceaeBignoniaceae
Alopecia (leaf infusion)
Diarrhea (leaf infusion)
Expectorant (fruit pulp)
Liver ailments (fruit pulp)
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CucharitasCucharitas Acacia Acacia cochliacanthacochliacanthaFabaceaeFabaceae
Diarrhea
Stomach ache
Urinary bladder
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CuitlacocheCuitlacoche UstilagoUstilago maydismaydis
This a fungus, not a green plantParasite of corncobsEaten as a delicacy May contain alkaloids that stimulate uterusAvoid in pregnancy
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CulantrilloCulantrillo de de pozopozo, , PalmitaPalmitaAdiantumAdiantum capilluscapillus--venerisveneris PteridaceaePteridaceae
Leaf infusion as a teaEmmenagogue (promotes menstruation)Fright (susto)Kidney stonesMay cause abortionAvoid in pregnancy and lactation
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CundeamorCundeamor MomordicaMomordica charantiacharantiaCucurbitaceaeCucurbitaceae
Diabetes (fruit and leavesAnthelminthicFever, Colic and headacheAvoid in pregnancy and lactation
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DamianaDamiana TurneraTurnera diffusadiffusaTurneraceaeTurneraceae
Tea taken to “increase libido”, treat sterility, as a tonic for fatigue For colds and body achesMay have antidepressant actionAvoid in pregnancy
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DienteDiente de de leleóónn, , DandelionDandelionTaraxacumTaraxacum officinaleofficinale -- AsteraceaeAsteraceae
Tea made from plant is used to treat gall bladder and liver ailments, anorexiaDigestive, diureticExternally, latex removes warts (irritating)
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DoradillaDoradilla, , Resurrection plantResurrection plantSelaginellaSelaginella lepidophyllalepidophylla
SelaginellaceaeSelaginellaceae
DiureticGall bladder stonesKidney painUrinary problemsCombined with horsetail (Equisetum)
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Encino, Encino, OakOakQuercusQuercus sppspp. . -- FagaceaeFagaceae
Astringent (tannins)Bleeding gumsLoose teethSkin antisepticToothacheBark decoction
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EpazoteEpazote, , WormseedWormseedChenopodiumChenopodium ambrosioidesambrosioides
ChenopodiaceaeChenopodiaceaeTea is taken to treat stomach ailments and expel worms Avoid in pregnancy, lactation, and childrenLeaves are safe as condiment, but oil isneurotoxic
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EpazoteEpazote de de ZorrilloZorrilloC. C. graveolensgraveolens -- ChenopodiaceaeChenopodiaceae
Anthelminthic“Aire” (flatulence)Coughs (expectorant)“Fright” (espanto)Stomach and liver ailmentsPotentially toxic, avoid use
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EspinosillaEspinosilla LoeseliaLoeselia mexicanamexicanaPolemoniaceaePolemoniaceae
External application for:AlopeciaDandruffErysipelasAerial parts as infusion (tea)
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EstafiateEstafiate Artemisia Artemisia mexicanamexicanaAsteraceaeAsteraceae
Tea made from leaves and stems is used to treat stomachache, diarrhea, worms and rheumatismAvoid in pregnancy and lactationAvoid in patients with nervous disorders
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EstropajoEstropajo, , LuffaLuffaLuffaLuffa aegypticaaegyptica -- CucurbitaceaeCucurbitaceae
Gerícua (leaf infusion as bath)
Lice (mashed fruit in water, as hair rinse)
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FlorFlor de de manitamanita, , MacpalxMacpalxóóchitlchitlChirantodendronChirantodendron pentadactylonpentadactylon
SterculiaceaeSterculiaceae
Tea from flowers
Anxiety, Nerves
Cardiac ailments
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FlorFlor de de tilatila, Linden, Linden TilaTila sppspp..TilaceaeTilaceae
Anxiety
Insomnia
Nervous disorders
Flower infusion
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GarañonaGarañona CastillejaCastilleja tenuifloratenuifloraScrophulariaceaeScrophulariaceae
Alopecia
“Blood purifier”
Gall bladder
Vaginal infections
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Girasol, SunflowerGirasol, SunflowerHelianthus Helianthus annuusannuus -- AsteraceaeAsteraceae
Headache
Nervous disorders (anxiety)
Scabs
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GobernadoraGobernadora,,GuGuáámismis, Creosote , Creosote bush, “Chaparral” bush, “Chaparral” LarreaLarrea tridentatatridentata
ZygophyllaceaeZygophyllaceaeAthlete’s footCancer (antioxidant)Foot odorFungal skin infectionKidney stonesUrinary infectionsVenereal disease
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Creosote bush, Creosote bush, “Chaparral”“Chaparral”
NDGA, active principle
Free radical scavenger
Antifungal compounds
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Creosote bush, “Chaparral”Creosote bush, “Chaparral”
Non-concentrated infusion internallyConcentrated forms not recommendedPills and capsules may cause hepatic and renal damage
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Creosote bush, “Chaparral”Creosote bush, “Chaparral”
Avoid prolonged treatmentsAvoid in pregnancy, lactation and small childrenTopical applications may cause irritation
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GordoloboGordolobo, , EverlastingEverlastingGnaphaliumGnaphalium sppspp. . -- AsteraceaeAsteraceae
Similar properties as unrelated Mullein (Verbascum spp.)Respiratory problems, asthma, coughsLumbago (externally)Avoid in pregnancy
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GuacoGuacoMikaniaMikania sppspp. . -- AsteraceaeAsteraceae
Stomach ulcers, liver problemsWorms“Antidote” vs. snakebites (unproven, avoid)Avoid in pregnancy and lactation
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GuamGuamúúchilchil PithecellobiumPithecellobium dulcedulceFabaceaeFabaceae
Diarrhea
Upset stomach
Coughs
Buccal sores
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GuanacastleGuanacastleEnterolobiumEnterolobium cyclocarpumcyclocarpum -- FabaceaeFabaceae
Red caterpillar sting (bark decoction applied directly to affected area)
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GuayabaGuayaba, , GuavaGuavaPsidiumPsidium guava guava -- MyrtaceaeMyrtaceae
Diarrhea (Tannins)
Stomach upset
Excellent source of Vitamin C
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GuayacGuayacáánn, , Palo SantoPalo SantoGuaiacum sanctumGuaiacum sanctum -- ZygophyllaceaeZygophyllaceae
Coughs (flowers as tea)DysenteryDiaphoreticGastric ulcersSyphilisTuberculosis
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GuGuáázumazuma GuazumaGuazuma ulmifoliaulmifoliaSterculiaceaeSterculiaceae
Diarrhea
Fever
Antiemetic
The fruits contain mucilage
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GuGuáázumazuma GuazumaGuazuma tomentosatomentosaSterculiaceaeSterculiaceae
Leprosy
Elephantiasis
Syphilis
Skin infections
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HelechoHelecho macho, macho, Male fernMale fernDryopterisDryopteris filixfilix--masmas
Anthelminthic, obsolete in modern phytotherapyMay cause abortionAvoid in pregnancy and lactationAvoid in children
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HierbaHierba de la de la vvííboraboraZorricaZorrica sppspp. . -- AsteraceaeAsteraceae
Taken as tea to treat “Pasmo”
Antidote vs. poisoning
Anti-inflammatory(topical application)
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HierbaHierba del del ccááncerncerCupheaCuphea aequipetalaaequipetala -- LythraceaeLythraceae
AntisepticBoils, skin “tumors”Diarrhea (leaf infusion)WoundsAvoid in pregnancyAvoid in children
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HierbaHierba del del carbonerocarboneroBaccharisBaccharis sarothroidessarothroides -- AsteraceaeAsteraceae
Colds
Muscular pain
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HierbaHierba del del golpegolpeOenotheraOenothera rosearosea -- OnagraceaeOnagraceae
Bruises (topically)
Colic (infusion)
Skin inflammation(poultice, topically)
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HierbaHierba del del pollopollo ((MatlMatláálili))CommelinaCommelina stansstans -- CommelinaceaeCommelinaceae
Arthritis (topically)ColicTo treat diarrhea, the leaves are blended with water, lime juice and honey)Hemostatic; fresh crushed leaves applied directly to cut
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HierbaHierba del del zorrillozorrilloPetiveriaPetiveria alliaceaalliacea -- PhytolaccaceaePhytolaccaceae
FeverSeizuresWeaknessAvoid in small children, pregnancy andlactation
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HierbaHierba de San Franciscode San FranciscoHeimiaHeimia salicifoliasalicifolia -- LithraceaeLithraceae
Bruises, inflammation(ground leaves applied
topically as plaster)
Cold bladder (branchdecoction as bath)
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HierbaHierba LuisaLuisa AloysiaAloysia triphyllatriphyllaVerbenaceaeVerbenaceae
Tea from leaves is taken to treat anxiety, diarrhea and stomach upsetLeaves have citrus-like aroma
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HiguerillaHiguerilla, , RicinoRicino, Castor oil, , Castor oil, Palma Palma christichristi))
RicinusRicinus communiscommunis -- EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceaeFever, headachePurgativeSeeds very poisonousLectins cause hemagglutination of red blood cellsAvoid internal use
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HojaHoja santasanta TlanepaqueliteTlanepaquelite, , MomoMomoPiper sanctumPiper sanctum -- PiperaceaePiperaceae
Tea from stems and leaves is used to treat “susto” or fright
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HuinHuinóólolo, , ChirChirááhuihuiAcacia Acacia cuchliacantacuchliacanta -- FabaceaeFabaceae
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HuizacheHuizache Acacia Acacia farnesianafarnesianaFabaceaeFabaceae
DiabetesDiarrheaDyspepsia (flowers)FeverKidney painTuberculosis (root)
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HuleHule CastillejaCastilleja elasticaelasticaMoraceaeMoraceae
Dislocations
Fractures
Latex applied topically“Vilmas”(bandages)
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FlorFlor de Jamaica, de Jamaica, Hibiscus, Hibiscus, RoselleRoselleHibiscus Hibiscus sabdariffasabdariffa -- MalvaceaeMalvaceae
May lower cholesterol
Diuretic
Fever
Laxative, digestive
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LLáágrimasgrimas de San Pedro, de San Pedro, Job’s Job’s tearstears
CoixCoix lachrymalachryma--jobijobi -- PoaceaePoaceae
Tea from the leaves is used to treat diabetes
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MadroñoMadroño Arbutus Arbutus xalapensisxalapensisEricaceaeEricaceae
Kidney pain
Leaf decoction
Ingested as tea
Avoid in pregnancy
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MagnoliaMagnolia Magnolia Magnolia grandifloragrandifloraMagnoliaceaeMagnoliaceae
Cardiac problems
NervesSeizuresAvoid in pregnancy
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MagueyMaguey, Century plant, Century plantAgaveAgave sppspp. . AgavaceaeAgavaceae
The leaf juice is taken internally to treat constipation and other digestive ailmentsAguamiel (sugar extract from root) used against gonorrhea
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Mangle Mangle rojorojo RhizophoraRhizophora manglemangleRhizphoraceaeRhizphoraceae
Diabetes
Dysentery
Kidney pain(bark decoction as tea)
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MangoMango MangiferaMangifera indicaindicaAnacardiaceaeAnacardiaceae
Originally from AsiaMouth infections(seed decoction as mouthwash)Stomachache (bark decoction as tea)
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Mata Mata ratratóónn, , CocoCocoííteteGliricidiaGliricidia sepiumsepium -- FabaceaeFabaceae
Fever
Stomach upset
Leaves are used as rodent poisonAvoid internally
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MezquiteMezquite ProsopisProsopis juliflorajulifloraFabaceaeFabaceae
Boils (leaves)
Conjunctivitis (leaves)
Stomach upset
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MuicleMuicle JusticiaJusticia spicigeraspicigeraAcanthaceaeAcanthaceae
Tea from aerial parts taken to treat constipation
Mange (branch decoction applied topically)
Rash
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NancheNanche ByrsonimaByrsonima crassifoliacrassifoliaMalpighiaceaeMalpighiaceae
Astringent action used to treat diarrheaFungal infections of the gumsLoose teeth
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NopalNopal, , Prickly pear cactusPrickly pear cactusOpuntiaOpuntia sppspp. . CactaceaeCactaceae
Stems eaten raw or cooked to treat diabetes Stems contain mucilage and fiberPulverized cactus capsules taken to lower cholesterolDigestive Obesity (fiber)
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NopalNopal duraznilloduraznilloOpuntiaOpuntia leucotrichaleucotricha -- CactaceaeCactaceae
Stem eaten to treat diabetes
Diarrhea
Urinary -problems
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OcoteOcote coloradocolorado PinusPinus patulapatulaPinaceaePinaceae
Sore throat (hoarseness)Branch decoction taken as tea
Colds
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Palo Palo bobobobo Ipomoea Ipomoea arborescensarborescensConvolvulaceaeConvolvulaceae
Cardiac problemsFeverSpleen“Madness”Toxic to ruminants (causes emaciation)
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Palo de Palo de BrasilBrasilHaematoxylonHaematoxylon brasilettobrasiletto -- FabaceaeFabaceae
Tea made from branches taken to treat depression, fever and urinary problems (infections, kidney stones)
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Palo de Palo de CampecheCampeche, , TintoTintoHaematoxylonHaematoxylon campechianumcampechianum -- FabaceaeFabaceae
Branch decoction taken as tea to treat:Diarrhea and dysenteryVenereal disease (“blood purifier”)
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Palo Palo fierrofierro OlneyaOlneya tesotatesotaFabaceaeFabaceae
Asthma
Fever
Loose teeth
Stomach ache
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Palo Palo mulatomulato BurseraBursera grandifoliagrandifoliaBurseraceaeBurseraceae
A decoction of the bark is taken as tea against fever
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Palo Palo mulatomulato BurseraBursera grandifoliagrandifoliaBurseraceaeBurseraceae
Headache
Stomachache(branch decoction applied topically as poultice)
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PapayoPapayoCaricaCarica papaya papaya -- CaricaceaeCaricaceae
Asthma (boiled leavesas plaster)Digestive (pulp)Insect bite (latex)Meat tenderizer (seeds)Seeds used to expel worms
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PataPata de de vacavaca Bauhinia Bauhinia divaricatadivaricataFabaceaeFabaceae
Asthma “Cesido”Dysentery
“Empacho”IcterusWorms Photo Courtesy of México Desconocido Magazine
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PegarropaPegarropa, , PegajosaPegajosaMentziellaMentziella hispidahispida --LoasaceaeLoasaceae
Venereal disease
Depurative
Purgative
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Pica Pica -- picapicaMucunaMucuna prurienspruriens -- FabaceaeFabaceae
The “hairs” covering pod are mixed with porridge or soft cheese to expel wormsThis product is ingested before breakfastAvoid in pregnancyAllergenic to skin
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PingPingüüicaica EhretiaEhretia tinifoliatinifoliaBoraginaceaeBoraginaceae
Leaves and fruits used to make tea for treatment of urinary ailments
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PiñoncilloPiñoncillo JatrophaJatropha curcascurcasEuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceae
AbortifacientCandidiasis (oral)Oral infectionsPurgative (latex and roasted seeds)Potentially toxicAvoid internally
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PirPirúúll, , AArbolrbol del del PerPerúúSchinusSchinus mollemolle -- AnacardiaceaeAnacardiaceae
Tea made from leaves is used to treat diverse ailments including:colic, conjunctivitis, coughs, gonorrhea, rheumatism and tuberculosisThe plant can be a skin allergen
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PitahayaPitahayaLemaireocereusLemaireocereus thurberithurberi -- CactaceaeCactaceae
Tea made from the plant used to treat diabetes
Snakebite (unproven treatment)
Stings
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PlPláátanotano, , BananaBanana MusaMusa sapientumsapientumMusaceaeMusaceae
Fruit is used to treat gall bladder ailments and diarrheaFruit peel decoction taken as teaFruit is rich source of potassium and carbohydrates
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PongolotePongolote CochliospermumCochliospermum vitifoliumvitifoliumCochlospermaceaeCochlospermaceae
Enemas (bark decoction) for digestive problems and body cleansing
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PuPuáánn MuntingiaMuntingia calaburacalaburaEleocarpaceaeEleocarpaceae
A decoction made from the plant is used externally to treat measles, urticaria and skin infections
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QueliteQuelite, , BledoBledo, Lamb’s quarters, Lamb’s quartersAmaranthusAmaranthus hybridushybridus -- AmaranthaceaeAmaranthaceae
Tea made from the plant is used to treat diarrhea and intestinal -hemorrhagesLeaves are edible, but may contain oxalatesExternally, the leaves are applied as a poultice to treat skin infections
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QuiebraQuiebra muelasmuelas, , MilkweedMilkweedAsclepiasAsclepias curassavicacurassavica -- AsclepiadaceaeAsclepiadaceae
Boils (leaf poultice applied topically)
Toothache (latex applied topically)
Avoid internal use, potentially toxic
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RamRamóón n BrosimumBrosimum alicastrumalicastrumMoraceaeMoraceae
Boils (bark decoction as tea or wash)Coughs Kidney pain(leaf decoction as tea)
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RobleRoble TabebuiaTabebuia rosearoseaBignoniaceaeBignoniaceae
Callous feet (bark applied topically)FeverRheumatism
(branch decoction applied as bath)
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Salvia, Salvia, SageSageSalvia Salvia sppspp. . -- LamiaceaeLamiaceae
Tea from leaves is used to treat menstrual problems such as hot flashes in menopauseTopically as skin antisepticAvoid in pregnancy and lactation
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SalviaSalvia, , SageSage
Essential oil is neurotoxic, avoid in epilepsyAvoid in patients with high blood pressureAvoid in small children
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SangreSangre de de dragodrago, , SangregradoSangregradoJatrophaJatropha dioicadioica -- EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceae
Applied topically for alopecia and dandruffBranch decoction as rinse or mouthwashAvoid internallyDrastic purgative
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SangreSangre de de gradogradoCroton Croton dracodraco -- EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceae
Latex from the branch and fruit applied topically to treat candidiasis and stomatitisAvoid internallyDrastic purgative
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SaSaúúcoco, , Mexican elderMexican elderSambucusSambucus mexicanamexicana -- CaprifoliaceaeCaprifoliaceae
Arthritis and rheumatism (leaves-externally)Coughs, bronchitis (flowers-infusion)ExpectorantWhooping cough
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SaSaúúcoco, , ElderElder
Unripe berries may cause digestive upset (diarrhea, vomiting)
Avoid bark, root or berries in small children, as well as during pregnancy and lactation
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SSáávilavila, , ZZáábilabila, Aloe, AloeAloe Aloe sppspp.. -- LiliaceaeLiliaceae
Gel is emollient and used topically for skin cuts, infections and burns (usually safe)Latex is purgative, used to treat constipation and diabetes, but may cause toxicity
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SSáávilavila, , ZZáábilabila, Aloe, Aloe
Leaf preparations may cause uterine contractions, avoid in pregnancy and lactation
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TabachTabachíínn CaesalpiniaCaesalpinia pulcherrimapulcherrimaFabaceaeFabaceae
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TabacoTabaco coyote, coyote, Wild tobaccoWild tobaccoNicotianaNicotiana glaucaglauca -- SolanaceaeSolanaceae
Arthritis (topical)Asthma (smoked)Fever (leaves applied on stomach)Headache (leaves applied on temples) Photo Courtesy of México Desconocido Magazine
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TabacoTabaco coyote, T. coyote, T. cimarroncimarron
Contains nicotineAvoid in pregnancy, lactation, and in small children
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TarayTaray EysenhardtiaEysenhardtia polystachyapolystachyaLeguminosaeLeguminosae
The bark is used as a tea (diuretic)
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TTááscatescate, , JuniperJuniperJuniperusJuniperus deppeanadeppeana -- PinaceaePinaceae
Neuralgia –rheumatism (topical)Nocturnal enuresis in childrenAvoid in pregnancyand lactationAvoid internal use
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TatachinoleTatachinoleTournefortiaTournefortia hartwegianahartwegiana -- BoraginaceaeBoraginaceae
A decoction from the roots is taken to treat coughs, kidney stones, parasites and rheumatism
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TepescohuiteTepescohuiteMimosa Mimosa tenuifloratenuiflora -- FabaceaeFabaceae
Burns, wounds (pulverized bark, applied topically)
Gastritis, ulcers (bark decoction as tea)
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TexcalamaTexcalama, , AmateAmateFicusFicus petiolarispetiolaris -- MoraceaeMoraceae
Chest painsEmetic (root) Fractures (topical)Cathartic Stomatitis (latex)Emetic (root)Avoid in pregnancy
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TlachichinoleTlachichinole KohleriaKohleria deppeanadeppeanaGesneraciaeGesneraciae
A tea made from the branches is taken to treat gastrointestinal inflammation and kidney pain
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TlatlancuayaTlatlancuaya IrisineIrisine celosiacelosiaAmaranthaceaeAmaranthaceae
Anti inflammatoryDiaphoreticFeverInsect bitesTyphoid feverTyphus
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TojeToje PhoradendronPhoradendron californicumcalifornicumLoranthaceaeLoranthaceae
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ToloacheToloache DaturaDatura stramoniumstramoniumSolanaceaeSolanaceae
Asthma ( smoked as cigarrettes)Applied topically for skin boilsHallucinogenic (seeds)Rheumatism (topical)Used in ethnic rituals Toxic, Avoid Use
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TronadorTronador KalanchoeKalanchoe pinnatapinnataCrassulaceaeCrassulaceae
African plant
Anti inflammatoryBurns (topically)
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TulipTulipáánn Hibiscus Hibiscus sinensissinensisMalvaceaeMalvaceae
“Ascedio”
Candidiasis (thrush)
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TulipTulipáánn de de montemonteMalvaviscusMalvaviscus arboreusarboreus -- MalvaceaeMalvaceae
Dysentery
Gall bladder ailments
Stomachache
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TumbavaquerosTumbavaqueros Ipomoea Ipomoea stansstansConvolvulaceaeConvolvulaceae
Epilepsy
Hepatitis
Nervousness
Root decoction
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UUññaa de de gatogato MartyniaMartynia annuaannuaMartyniaceaeMartyniaceae
Epilepsy (seed decoction)Unrelated to plant from South America with the same common name (Uncariatomentosa)
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VaraVara BlancaBlancaCroton Croton fragilisfragilis -- EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceae
Diarrhea
Purgative
Stomach upsetMalaria
(bark decoction as tea)
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WerekeWereke, , GuarequeGuarequeIbervilleaIbervillea sonoraesonorae -- CucurbitaceaeCucurbitaceae
The dried root is used to make a decoction to treat diabetes
Pulverized root is applied to skin as an antiseptic
Avoid in pregnancy and lactation
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ZapoZapo, , LomboyLomboy blancoblancoJatrophaJatropha cinereacinerea -- EuphorbiaceaeEuphorbiaceae
Scabs and skin infections (leaf decoction)Candidiasis (rinse)Sap purgativeAvoid in pregnancy
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ZapoteZapote blancoblanco, , White White sapotasapotaCasimiroaCasimiroa edulisedulis -- RutaceaeRutaceae
A decoction of the seeds and leaves is used to treat insomnia and high blood pressureSeeds are hypnotic; toxic in large dosesAvoid in pregnancy
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ZacatechichiZacatechichi CaleaCalea zacatechichizacatechichiAsteraceaeAsteraceae
Tea from the leaves promotes appetite and is also used to treat fever and stomach ailments, such as colic, and diarrhea
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ZoapatleZoapatle, , CCííhuatlpatlihuatlpatli
Tea from the leaves is used to promote labor and as a contraceptive
Avoid in pregnancy and lactation (potentially toxic to both mother and child)
Avoid internally
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