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Species | Common name | Origin (1: native, 2: introduced) | Number of mentions (ELC) | Number of mentions (TGO) | Use | Preparation methods |
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Acacia angustissima (Mill.) Kuntze | Timbre | 1 | 5 | 4 | Stomachache, acne | Tea, machacado |
Acacia bilimekii J.F.Macbr. | Tehuixtle | 1 | 0 | 2 | Cold sore, bruxism | Chewed |
Acacia farnesiana (L.) Willd. | Huizache | 1 | 1 | 6 | Cold sore, bruxism, kidney stones, prostate, liver | Tea, applied to affected area, placed with salt, chewed, smeared |
Acalypha aristata Kunth | Hierba del cancer | 1 | 1 | 0 | Wounds, diuretic, kidneys, gastric ulcer | Tea |
Acosmium panamense (Benth.) Yakovlev | Chichiqui | 1 | 0 | 1 | Psoriasis | Washing |
Agave angustifolia Haw. | Maguey | 1 | 0 | 1 | Wounds | Drops over wound |
Agave salmiana Otto ex Salm-Dyck | Maguey de Pulque | 1 | 0 | 1 | Cancer prevention | Tea |
Allium cepa L. | Cebolla | 2 | 0 | 4 | Diabetes, cough, teething pain in babies, tonsillitis | Placed on feet, tea |
Allium sativum L. | Ajo | 2 | 1 | 6 | Cough, diabetes, teething pain in babies, scorpion sting | In alcohol, eaten, tea |
Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. | Sábila | 2 | 3 | 28 | Prostate, promote weight loss, kidneys, gastritis, wounds, diabetes, menstrual cramps, gastric ulcer, inflammation, skin burns, hair health, postpartum, high blood pressure, kidneys, stomachache, cancer | Liquified, drink with milk, placed on feet, juice, patches, applied to affected area, eaten, grilled, smeared, baths |
Amphipterygium adstringens (Schltdl.) Standl. | Cuachalalate | 1 | 23 | 60 | Wounds, gastritis, kidneys, cancer, inflammation, lungs, rash, kidney stones, ulcers, menstrual cramps, stomachache, diarrhea | Boiled, place dried and ground on area with pain, washing, baths, tea, wine |
Ananas comosus (L.) Merr. | Piña | 2 | 0 | 3 | Diabetes, uric acid, kidney stones | Liquified |
Annona muricata L. | Guanábana | 2 | 0 | 6 | High blood pressure, cancer, diabetes | Tea, eaten |
Apoplanesia paniculata C.Presl | Escobilla | 1 | 0 | 1 | Diarrhea | Tea |
Aristolochia subclausa S.Watson | Tlacopatle | 1 | 0 | 1 | Foot pain | Applied to affected area |
Artemisia absinthium L. | Ajenjo | 1 | 0 | 2 | Stomachache, bile | Tea |
Artemisia ludoviciana subsp. mexicana (Willd. ex Spreng.) D.D.Keck | Estafiate | 1 | 0 | 4 | Stomachache, diarrhea | Tea |
Artocarpus heterophyllus Lam. | Yaca | 2 | 0 | 1 | Anemia | Tea |
Arundo donax L. | Cañaveral/Carrizo | 2 | 2 | 2 | Kidneys, lungs, pain | Boiled, tea |
Asclepias curassavica L. | Venenillo, algodoncillo | 1 | 1 | 1 | Cold sores | Applied to affected area |
Asterohyptis stellulata (Benth.) Epling | Chia | 1 | 0 | 1 | Diarrhea | Tea |
Avena sativa L. | Avena | 2 | 0 | 3 | Blood pressure | Liquified, tea |
Azadirachta indica A. Juss. | Neem | 2 | 1 | 23 | Diabetes, kidneys, pain in hands, circulation, stress | Boiled, capsules |
Barkleyanthus salicifolius (Kunth) H.Rob. & Brettell | Azumiate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Energetic cleansing | Rubbed on body |
Bidens bipontina Sherff | Acetillo | 1 | 0 | 0 | Wounds | Smeared |
Bidens odorata Cav. | Aceitillo | 1 | 2 | 1 | Wounds | Applied to affected area |
Bougainvillea glabra Choisy | Bugambilia | 2 | 2 | 15 | Cough, rash, colds | Boiled, tea, baths |
Bouvardia ternifolia (Cav.) Schltdl. | Clavillo | 1 | 3 | 0 | Kidneys, diabetes | Tea |
Brassica smelledacea L. | Col | 2 | 0 | 2 | Indigestion, insomnia | Placed under the pillow belly and back |
Bromelia pinguin L. | Tim | 1 | 0 | 0 | Kidneys, gastritis | Tea, eaten |
Brownea ariza Benth. | Palo de Cruz | 2 | 2 | 0 | Bruises | Washing, tea |
Bunchosia canescens (Aiton) DC. | Nanche criollo/Nanche de perro | 1 | 1 | 1 | Inflammation, diarrhea | Tea |
Bursera ariensis (Kunth) McVaugh & Rzed. | Palo de Oro/Palo Dorado | 1 | 13 | 3 | Bones, fever, knees, heels, hips, fractures | Applied to affected area, patches, tea |
Bursera bipinnata (Moc. & Sessé ex DC.) Engl. | Copal de Piedra | 1 | 0 | 1 | Postpartum | Smoked |
Bursera copallifera (Sessé & Moc. ex DC.) Bullock | Copal | 1 | 4 | 0 | Cough, purify blood, fever | Inhale steam, patches, boiled |
Bursera grandifolia (Schltdl.) Engl. | Palo mulato | 1 | 1 | 2 | Wounds, bruises, purify blood | Boiled, smeared, washing |
Byrsonima crassifolia (L.) Kunth | Nanche | 1 | 0 | 1 | Indigestion | Tea |
Calea zacatechichi Schltdl. | Prodigiosa/Zacatechichi/Amula | 1 | 20 | 27 | Diabetes, anger, terror, stomachache, menstrual cramps, diarrhea, cold, diabetes | Tea, alcohol |
Camellia sinensis (L.) Kuntze | Tea de la india | 2 | 0 | 0 | Anger | Boiled |
Cannabis sativa L. | Marihuana | 2 | 0 | 1 | Muscle pain | Alcohol |
Capsicum annuum L. | Chile | 1 | 0 | 1 | Aerophagia in children | Smoked |
Carica papaya L. | Papaya/Papayo | 1 | 1 | 5 | Scorpion sting, stomachache, dengue, Zika | Tea, baths, applied to affected area |
Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K.Koch | Nuez | 2 | 0 | 1 | Diabetes | Liquified |
Cascabela ovata (Cav.) Lippold | Ayoyote | 1 | 1 | 0 | Skin infections | Tea |
Casimiroa edulis La Llave | Zapote blanco | 1 | 0 | 4 | High triglycerides, high blood pressure, insomnia, cough | Tea, placed under the pillow |
Cecropia obtusifolia Bertol. | Guarumbo | 1 | 0 | 1 | Diabetes | Tea |
Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn. | Pochote | 1 | 0 | 1 | Strenghten immune system | Tea |
Chamaemelum nobile (L.) All. | Manzanilla | 2 | 0 | 54 | Stomachache, eye irritation, flu, colic in babies, fever, diarrhea, cough | Tea, drops, washing |
Chamaesyce umbellulata (Engelm. ex Boiss.) Millsp. | Hierbabuenilla | 2 | 0 | 0 | Bruises and inflammation | Tea |
Chelidonium majus L. | Celidonea | 2 | 0 | 2 | Skin rash, inflammation | Baths, applied to affected area |
Chiranthodendron pentadactylon Larreat. | Flor de Manitas | 1 | 0 | 1 | Pain | Tea |
Cinnamomum verum J.Presl | Canela | 2 | 0 | 7 | Cough, diarrhea, vomit, stomachache | Tea |
Cirsium ehrenbergii Sch.Bip. | Cardo | 1 | 0 | 1 | Love potion | Alcohol |
Cissus verticillata (L.) Nicolson & C.E.Jarvis | Tripa de Judas | 1 | 2 | 0 | Scorpion sting | Boiled |
Citrus aurantiifolia (Christm.) Swingle | Lima/Lima Chichona/Lima Real/Flor de Azahar | 2 | 0 | 5 | High blood pressure, nerves | Tea, eaten, liquified |
Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck | Limón/Flor de Azahar | 2 | 1 | 16 | Nerves, prostate, diarrhea, low blood pressure, kidney stones, inflammation, flu, diabetes, fever, Scorpion sting, cough, chest pain, insomnia | Tea, necklace, liquified, juice, rinses, applied to affected area, with milk |
Citrus maxima (Burm.) Merr. | Toronja | 2 | 0 | 1 | High triglycerides | Juice |
Citrus reticulata Blanco | Mandarina | 2 | 0 | 1 | Cough | Tea |
Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck | Naranja/Flor de Azahar | 2 | 1 | 3 | Postpartum, flu, cough, headache | Boiled, juice, baths |
Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (Mill.) I.M.Johnst. | Chaya | 1 | 0 | 3 | Prostate, uric acid, kidneys | Tea, liquified |
Cochlospermum vitifolium (Willd.) Spreng. | Palo de Pánico/Pánico | 1 | 4 | 0 | Diabetes, gastritis | Tea |
Cocos nucifera L. | Coco | 2 | 0 | 1 | Platelets | Tea |
Coffea arabica L. | Café | 2 | 0 | 1 | Dengue | Placed on soles with butter |
Commelina zebrina C.B.Clarke | Hierba del pollo/Hoja de pollo | 1 | 0 | 7 | Wounds, diabetes, dysentery, anemia, kidneys | Tea, liquified |
Conyza coronopifolia Kunth | Gordolobo | 1 | 2 | 1 | Cough, bronchitis | Tea |
Cordia boissieri A.DC. | Anacahuite | 1 | 2 | 2 | Cough | Tea |
Cordia morelosana Standl. | Palo Prieto | 1 | 0 | 2 | Cough, cystitis | Tea |
Coryphantha elephantidens subsp. bumamma (Ehrenb.) Dicht & A.Lüthy * | Biznaga | 1 | 2 | 2 | Diabetes, pityriasis rosacea, kidneys | Tea, liquified, eaten |
Costus spicatus (Jacq.) Sw. | Caña | 1 | 0 | 1 | Kidneys | Tea |
Crataegus mexicana DC. | Tejocote | 1 | 0 | 1 | Cough | Tea |
Crescentia alata Kunth | Cuatecomate | 1 | 14 | 50 | Cough, kidneys, asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia, lungs, cancer, gastric ulcer, earache | Drops, tea, syrup, alcohol, wine |
Croton niveus Jacq. | Copalzi | 1 | 1 | 0 | Purify blood, diabetes | Boiled |
Cucumis sativus L. | Pepino | 2 | 0 | 1 | Wounds | Applied to affected area |
Cucurbita moschata Duchesne | Calabaza | 1 | 1 | 0 | Diarrhea | Tea |
Cuminum cyminum L. | Comino | 2 | 0 | 4 | Stomachache, bulging belly, vomiting, diarrhea | Tea |
Cunila lythrifolia Benth. | Poleo | 1 | 0 | 3 | Flu, pain | Vaporizations, tea |
Cuphea micropetala Kunth | Taray | 1 | 0 | 1 | Kindeys | Tea |
Cuscuta tinctoria Mart. ex Engelm. | Chahuistle | 1 | 0 | 1 | Cold sores, sores | Applied to affected area |
Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf | Tea de Caña/Zacatelimón | 2 | 0 | 3 | Nerves, blood pressure | Tea |
Dalea alopecuroides Willd. | Escoba | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vaginal bleeding | Tea |
Datura innoxia Mill. | Toloache | 1 | 1 | 0 | Swollen pimples, bruises | Tea |
Diphysa americana (Mill.) M.Sousa | Chicharronsillo | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fever, diarrhea | Tea |
Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants | Epazote | 1 | 1 | 10 | Diarrhea, stomach parasites, menstrual cramps, stomachache | Tea, eaten |
Elytraria acaulis (L.f.) Lindau | Viborilla | 2 | 3 | 0 | Snakebite or scorpion sting | Boiled, chewed |
Equisetum arvense L. | Cola de caballo | 1 | 0 | 5 | Kidneys, wounds, cystitis | Tea |
Eriobotrya japonica (Thunb.) Lindl. | Níspero | 2 | 0 | 1 | Migraine | Tea |
Eryngium beecheyanum Hook. & Arn. | Hierba del sapo | 1 | 0 | 1 | Swollen feet | Tea |
Erythrina americana Mill. | Chompantle | 1 | 1 | 0 | Kidneys | Tea |
Eucalyptus globulus Labill. | Eucalipto | 2 | 1 | 7 | Flu, bronchitis | Tea, vaporizations |
Euphorbia aaron-rossii A.H.Holmgren & N.H.Holmgren | Istumeca | 1 | 0 | 1 | Fever | Applied to affected area |
Euphorbia tithymaloides L. | Zapatito | 1 | 0 | 2 | Buried spines | Applied to affected area |
Eysenhardtia polystachya (Ortega) Sarg. | Palo Dulce/Palo Azul | 1 | 15 | 20 | Kidneys, cystitis, diabetes, burning feet, gastritis | Tea, washing, |
Ficus carica L. | Higo | 2 | 0 | 3 | High triglycerides, diabetes, wounds | Tea |
Ficus sp. | Amate | 1 | 0 | 2 | Fever | Placed on feet |
Foeniculum vulgare Mill. | Hinojo | 2 | 0 | 1 | Stomachache, diarrhea | Tea |
Guadua amplexifolia J.Presl | Otate | 1 | 0 | 1 | Gumboil | Tea |
Guazuma ulmifolia Lam. | Caulote/Cuauhulote | 1 | 0 | 5 | Red stains in babies, kidneys, colic in babies | Baths, washing, infusion |
Haematoxylum brasiletto H.Karst. | Palo de Brasil | 1 | 14 | 15 | Prostate, kidneys, cystitis, herpes, clean face, fever, diabetes, lungs, blood pressure | Tea, rinses |
Helianthemum glomeratum (Lag.) Lag. ex Dunal | Santa Martha | 1 | 0 | 1 | Muscle ache | Alcohol |
Heliocarpus americanus L. | Clanguilagua | 1 | 0 | 2 | Cystitis, Scorpion sting | Tea, eaten |
Heteropterys brachiata (L.) DC. | Margarita | 1 | 3 | 3 | Skin irritation, purify blood, cough, kidneys | Tea, baths, infusion |
Heterotheca inuloides Cass. | Árnica | 1 | 6 | 13 | Sprains, wounds, gastritis, kidney stones, pain, bruises, inflammation, liver | Tea, plater, applied to affected area, washing, smeared, poultice |
Hibiscus sabdariffa L. | Jamaica | 2 | 0 | 1 | Kidneys | Tea |
Hintonia latiflora (Sessé & Moc. ex DC.) Bullock | Quina | 1 | 1 | 2 | Bile, wounds, flu, purify blood | Tea |
Hippocratea excelsa Kunth | Ixcate/Cancerina | 1 | 3 | 7 | Wounds, gastritis, yeast infections, cold sores | Tea, ground, washing, applied to affected area |
Illicium verum Hook.f. | Anís/Anís de Estrella | 2 | 0 | 3 | Stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea | Tea |
Inga vera Willd. | Jinicuil | 1 | 1 | 0 | Stress | Tea |
Ipomoea arborescens (Humb. & Bonpl. ex Willd.) G. Don | Palo Blanco/Cazahuate | 1 | 1 | 2 | Cancer, scorpion sting | Tea |
Ipomoea murucoides Roem. & Schult. | Cazahuate amarillo | 1 | 1 | 1 | Throat inflammation, cough | Tea, applied to affected area |
Justicia spicigera Schltdl. | Muicle | 1 | 2 | 15 | Kidneys, rash, varicella, red blood cells, circulation, migraine, cystitis, allergies | Baths, tea, |
Lasiacis nigra Davidse | Carricillo | 2 | 0 | 3 | Kidneys, gallbladder | Liquified, tea |
Lemaireocereus hollianus (F.A.C. Weber) Britton & Rose | Calehuale | 1 | 1 | 0 | Diarrhea | Tea |
Leucaena esculenta (DC.) Benth. | Guaje colorado | 1 | 0 | 1 | Cold sore | Applied to affected area |
Lippia dulcis Trevir. | Hierba Dulce | 1 | 1 | 0 | Head ache | Boiled |
Lippia graveolens Kunth | Orégano | 1 | 0 | 3 | Stomachache, menstrual cramps | Tea |
Loeselia mexicana (Lam.) Brand | Espinosilla | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fever | Tea |
Ludwigia octovalvis (Jacq.) P.H.Raven | Clavillo | 1 | 0 | 1 | High blood pressure | Tea |
Malus domestica Borkh. | Manzana | 2 | 0 | 1 | Diabetes | Liquified |
Malva parviflora L. | Malva | 2 | 0 | 0 | Inflammation | Tea |
Malvaviscus arboreus Cav. | Monacillo | 1 | 0 | 1 | Stomachache | Tea |
Mangifera indica L. | Mango | 2 | 0 | 2 | Diabetes, cough | Tea |
Marginatocereus marginatus (DC.) Backeb. | Orégano | 1 | 1 | 1 | Scorpion sting | Applied to affected area |
Marina nutans (Cav.) Barneby | Escoba roja | 1 | 0 | 0 | Vaginal bleeding, fidelity | Tea |
Marrubium vulgare L. | Manrubio | 2 | 3 | 0 | Diarrhea | Boiled |
Marsdenia lanata (Paul G. Wilson) W.D. Stevens | Caxancapatli blanco | 1 | 0 | 1 | Postpartum | Baths |
Melia azedarach L. | Paraíso | 2 | 0 | 1 | Indigestion | Tea |
Mentha canadensis L. | Hierba buena | 2 | 12 | 42 | Stomachache, vomit, menstrual cramps, diarrhea, toothache, stress, bad breath, bruises | Tea, foments, infusion, chewed |
Mentha spicata L. | Menta | 2 | 0 | 1 | Stomachache | Tea |
Microlobius foetidus (Jacq.) M.Sousa & G.Andrade | Hediondillo | 1 | 0 | 1 | Rash in children | Rub over body |
Mimosa affinis Robinson | Dormilona | 1 | 0 | 0 | Vaginal bleeding | Tea |
Mimosa albida Willd. | Uña de Gato | 1 | 0 | 2 | Kidneys, prostate | Tea |
Mimosa benthamii J.F.Macbr. | Tecolhuixtle | 1 | 1 | 0 | Wounds | Tea |
Montanoa tomentosa Cerv. | Vara de Cuilota | 1 | 0 | 1 | Bruises | Washing |
Morinda citrifolia L. | Noni | 2 | 0 | 2 | High triglycerides, diabetes | Tea, liquified |
Moringa oleifera Lam. | Moringa | 2 | 1 | 26 | Diabetes, menstrual cramps, dizziness, knee pain, kidneys, cancer, high triglycerides, energy | Tea, liquified, eaten, chewed |
Moussonia deppeana (Schltdl. & Cham.) Klotzsch ex Hanst. | Cacahuetillo | 1 | 1 | 0 | Diarrhea | Tea |
Musa balbisiana Colla | Platano macho | 2 | 1 | 0 | Diabetes, gastritis | Tea |
Myristica fragrans Houtt. | Nuez Moscada | 2 | 0 | 4 | Lungs, anger, dizziness, blood pressure, postpartum | Wine, placed under tongue or area with pain, smoked |
Myroxylon balsamum (L.) Harms | Guayacán amarillo | 2 | 4 | 0 | Anger | Boiled |
Nicotiana glauca Graham | Hojas de gigante | 1 | 0 | 1 | Toothache | Smeared |
Nicotiana tabacum L. | Tabaco | 1 | 0 | 2 | Postpartum, fever, chills | Baths, applied to affected area |
Nissolia fruticosa Jacq. | Manea de toro | 1 | 0 | 1 | Kidneys | Tea |
Ocimum basilicum L. | Albahaca | 2 | 3 | 10 | Bad air, cold, cough, inflammation, stomachache, earache, eye cataracts | Baths, inhale steam, tea, applied to affected area, placed in eyes, smeared |
Oenothera rosea L'Hér. ex Aiton | Hierba del golpe | 1 | 4 | 6 | Bruises, muscle aches, gastric ulcer, sprains, inflammation | Applied to affected area, smeared, foments, tea, washing, plater |
Opuntia atropes Rose | Nopal | 1 | 1 | 2 | Inflammation, diabetes, kidneys | Tea, liquified |
Parmentiera aculeata (Kunth) Seem. | Cuajilote | 1 | 0 | 2 | Kidneys, earache | Eaten, drops, tea |
Parthenium hysterophorus L. | Cola de zorra | 1 | 2 | 0 | Anger | Tea |
Passiflora edulis Sims | Maracuyá | 2 | 0 | 26 | Cough, dengue, platelets, diabetes, blood pressure | Tea, syrup, juice |
Peperomia granulosa Trel. | Gordoncillo | 1 | 1 | 0 | Bone fractures | Tea |
Persea americana Mill. | Aguacate | 1 | 0 | 1 | Menstrual cramps | Tea |
Persea liebmannii Mez | Aguacatillo | 1 | 1 | 0 | Tapeworms | Tea |
Phalaris canariensis L. | Alpiste | 2 | 0 | 3 | Diabetes, blood pressure | Tea, savor, applied to affected area, massage, baths |
Physalis pubescens L. | Tomate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Tonsillitis, indigestion, vomit, postpartum, narrow palate | Poultice |
Pilea pubescens Liebm. | Chichicastle | 1 | 0 | 1 | Skin allergies | Baths |
Pinus leiophylla Schiede ex Schltdl. & Cham. | Ocote | 1 | 0 | 1 | Cough | Tea |
Piper auritum Kunth | Hoja santa | 1 | 0 | 1 | Menstrual cramps | Tea |
Piper leucophyllum (Miq.) C. DC. | Cordoncillo | 1 | 0 | 1 | Purify children | Rub over body |
Pithecellobium dulce (Roxb.) Benth. | Guamuchil | 1 | 1 | 1 | Cystitis | Tea |
Pithecellobium sp. | Guamuchil morado | 1 | 0 | 1 | Wounds | Washing |
Plectranthus hadiensis (Forssk.) Schweinf. ex Sprenger | Hierba de Vaporub/Alcanfor | 2 | 0 | 3 | Cold, wounds, cough | Smeared, infusion, tea |
Polygonum aviculare L. | Lengua de pajaro | 1 | 0 | 1 | Cystitis | Tea |
Porophyllum ruderale (Jacq.) Cass. | Papalo de venado | 1 | 2 | 0 | Wounds | Washing, place dried and ground on area with pain, tea |
Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC. | Bejuco de Mezquite | 1 | 0 | 0 | Kidneys | Tea |
Prosopis laevigata (Willd.) M.C.Johnst. | Mezquite | 1 | 1 | 0 | Liver | Boiled |
Psidium guajava L. | Guayabo | 1 | 1 | 45 | Hangover, stomachache, diarrhea, vomiting, gastritis, colic, cough | Tea |
Psittacanthus calyculatus (DC.) G.Don | Injerto de Huizache | 1 | 0 | 2 | Kidneys | Tea |
Punica granatum L. | Granada | 2 | 0 | 6 | Cough, diarrhea, cancer, dysentery, thrush, cold sores, wounds | Tea, place dried and ground on area with pain, eaten, juice |
Quercus castanea Née | Encino/Encinillo/Ahuatzitzin | 1 | 2 | 0 | Cough | Tea |
Randia echinocarpa Moc. & Sessé ex DC. | Granjel/Granjel manso | 1 | 9 | 3 | Kidneys, wounds, cystitis | Tea, washing, eaten |
Rauvolfia tetraphylla L. | Tlanelpolo/Tlalnenelpol | 1 | 0 | 5 | Postpartum, sore feet, diabetes, dengue, muscle ache, typhoid, fever | Baths, tea, alcohol |
Rhamnus humboldtiana Willd. ex Schult. | Coyotillo | 1 | 1 | 0 | Toothache | Chew leaves |
Ricinus communis L. | Higuerilla/Higuerillo | 2 | 2 | 12 | Indigestion, fever, stomachache | Applied to affected area and feet |
Rosa gallica L. | Rosa de Castilla | 2 | 0 | 1 | Colic in babies | Baths |
Rosmarinus officinalis L. | Romero | 2 | 0 | 2 | Stomachache, diabetes | Tea |
Ruellia megasphaera Lindau | Tea negro | 2 | 1 | 1 | Stomachache, vomiting, diarrhea | Tea |
Ruta chalepensis L. | Ruda | 1 | 4 | 21 | Bad air, indigestion, stomachache, witchcraft, headache, menstrual cramps, earache, dizziness, postpartum, anger | Baths, inhale steam, tea, rubbed over body, smeared, drops, with milk |
Sambucus canadensis L. | Saúco | 1 | 0 | 1 | Cough | Tea |
Sanvitalia procumbens Lam. | Ojo de Gallo | 1 | 1 | 2 | Cystitis, kidneys | Tea |
Schinus molle L. | Pirul | 2 | 0 | 2 | Witchcraft, cold | Rubbed on body, tea |
Sechium edule (Jacq.) Sw. | Chayote | 1 | 0 | 1 | High blood pressure | Tea |
Sedum frutescens Rose | Siempreviva | 1 | 0 | 7 | Scorpion sting, eye web, irritated eyes | Drops, chewed, washing |
Sedum glaucophyllum R.T. Clausen | Sin Vergüenza | 1 | 0 | 1 | Gumboil | Placed on cheeks |
Selaginella lepidophylla (Hook. & Grev.) Spring | Doradilla/Flor de Peña | 1 | 3 | 6 | Kidneys, ovary problems, wounds, lungs | Tea |
Senecio salignus DC. | Jarilla | 1 | 0 | 2 | Bad air, muscle ache | Rubbed over body, alcohol |
Senna hirsuta (L.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby | Jehuite | 1 | 1 | 0 | Headache | Tea |
Senna skinneri (Benth.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby | Paraca | 1 | 6 | 6 | Diarrhea, stomachache, indigestion, kidneys, wounds, gastritis | Tea, washing |
Senna spectabilis (DC.) H.S.Irwin & Barneby | Candelillo | 1 | 1 | 0 | Ear ache | Drops |
Serjania schiedeana Schltdl. | Palo de Tres Costillas | 1 | 13 | 10 | Prostate, kidneys, purify blood, bruises, lungs, burning feet, diarrhea, stomachache, inflammation, | Tea |
Simira mexicana (Bullock) Steyerm. | Quina Roja | 1 | 0 | 1 | Purify blood | Tea |
Solanum lycopersicum L. | Jitomate | 2 | 0 | 3 | Fever, diabetes, gums | Tea, liquified, placed on feet and belly |
Solanum marginatum L. f. | Sacamanteca | 1 | 0 | 1 | Cancer | Tea |
Solanum nigrescens M. Martens & Galeotti | Hierba Mora | 1 | 1 | 0 | Anger | Tea |
Solanum tuberosum L. | Papa | 2 | 0 | 1 | Uric acid | Liquified |
Spinacia smelledacea L. | Espinaca | 2 | 0 | 1 | Diabetes | Liquified |
Spondias mombin L. | Ciruelo | 1 | 0 | 1 | Bruxism | Chewed |
Stenocereus queretaroensis (F.A.C.Weber ex Mathes.) Buxb. | Pitahaya roja | 1 | 0 | 1 | Cancer | Tea |
Stevia rebaudiana (Bertoni) Bertoni | Estevia | 2 | 0 | 1 | Diabetes | Tea |
Swietenia macrophylla King | Zopilote | 1 | 0 | 3 | Diabetes | Tea, chewed |
Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M.Perry | Clavo | 2 | 0 | 2 | Toothache | Chewed |
Tagetes erecta L. | Cempasúchil | 1 | 1 | 1 | Stomachache, anger | Tea |
Tagetes lucida Cav. | Pericón | 1 | 3 | 11 | Stomachache, cough, postpartum, rheumatism, dengue, menstrual cramps, foot pain, wounds, anger | Tea, baths, inhaled steam |
Tamarindus indica L. | Tamarindo | 2 | 0 | 2 | Constipation, parasites | Tea |
Taraxacum officinale (Ledeb.) Schinz ex Thell. | Diente de León | 2 | 0 | 2 | Varicose vains, cancer | Tea |
Tecoma stans (L.) Juss. ex Kunth | Tronadora/Histoncle | 1 | 0 | 1 | Diabetes | Tea |
Thymus vulgaris L. | Tomillo | 2 | 1 | 0 | Stomachache | Tea |
Tilia mexicana Schltdl. | Tila | 1 | 0 | 3 | Nerves | Tea |
Tournefortia hirsutissima L. | Hierba rasposa/Tlalchichinole | 1 | 12 | 26 | Gastritis, diaper rash, wounds, kidneys, hand ache, stomachache, gastric ulcer, postpartum, liver, colic, cystitis | Tea, applied to affected area, infusion, washing, liquified, poultice, ground, chewed |
Tradescantia spathacea Sw. | Maguey morado/Barquita | 1 | 2 | 1 | Waist ache | Tea |
Vaccinium erythrocarpum Michx. | Arándano | 2 | 0 | 1 | Diabetes | Liquified |
Verbesina abscondita Klatt | Capitaneja | 1 | 0 | 2 | Kidneys, muscle ache | Tea, alcohol |
Verbesina crocata (Cav.) Less. | Capitaneja | 1 | 1 | 1 | Kidneys | Tea |
Vitex hemsleyi Briq. | Querengue | 1 | 1 | 0 | Kidneys | Tea |
Vitex mollis Kunth | Coyontomate | 1 | 1 | 1 | Cystitis, purify blood | Tea |
Vitis vinifera L. | Pasas | 2 | 0 | 1 | High blood pressure | Liquified |
Waltheria indica L. | Cuaulotillo/Tapacola/Tapaculo | 1 | 2 | 12 | Diarrhea, stomachache | Tea |
Zea mays L. | Elote | 1 | 1 | 4 | Kidneys, cystitis, lungs | Tea |
Zornia thymifolia Kunth | Hierba de la Vibora | 1 | 1 | 1 | Cold sore, snake bytes | Tea, applied to affected area |