Table 4 Medicinal plants used by Cashinahua (Huni Kuin) herbalists in Purus Province, Peruvian Amazon, and previously unreported or very rarely cited for medicinal use or phytochemical analysis
Plant species, voucher specimen, family and life form* | Vernacular name(s)* | Plant part(s) used | Popular use (indications) | Preparation (administration)# | FC‡ (n = 20) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Adiantum poeppigianum C. Presl Hor 149 PTERIDACEAE Herb | xantxu xeta nenautsi, dunu buxka nenautsi | Leaf | Digestive problems Menstrual pains Injuries Inflamed wound Snake bite (tada kamakia) Abortifacient | Soaked (I, ingestion) Decoction (E, wash) Chewed up (E, squeeze in the affected part) Ground/pounded (E, plaster) Decoction (E, wash) Ground/pounded (E, squeeze in the affected part), decoction (E, wash) Squeezed (I, ingestion) | 1 1 13 12 8 11 |
Aegiphila cuneata Moldenke Hor 140 LAMIACEAE Herb | kunubin kabia | Leaf Leaf, stem bark | Leishmaniosis Poisoning (spider bites) | Chewed up material or Patarashca (E, squeeze in the affected part) Pounded (E, squeeze in the affected part) | 12 2 |
Aphelandra acrensis Lindau Hor 087 ACANTHACEAE (Sub)shrub | yame bebe | Leaf | Dizziness Nightmares Facial palsy | Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, cold bath) Soaked (E, cold wash) | 11 3 14 |
Aphelandra caput-medusae Lindau Hor 079 ACANTHACEAE (Sub)shrub | basikun bexiwa | Leaf | Fainting | Decoction (E, warm bath) | 10 |
Aphelandra lasiandra (Mildbr.) McDade & E.A.Tripp Hor 112 ACANTHACEAE Shrub | yawan kuxi dau yawan kuxi dau bata yawan xuke dau txikix payati matsi | Entire plant Leaves | Muscle stimulant Seizures, epilepsy of yawa Venomous bite awawa-Scolopendra gigantea Headache Insomnia, nightmare | Soaked (E, cold bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) Chewed or pounded (E, direct application) Pounded (E, wash) Soaked (E, wash) Squeezed (E, eye drops) | 12 14 2 2 3 2 |
Aristolochia odoratissima L Hor 539 ARISTOLOCHIACEAE Climber | nai txi wexpa | Leaves Unspecified Aerial parts | Vomiting Newborn diarrhoea Fainting | Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) | 2 2 9 |
Asplenium angustum Sw Hor 116 ASPLENIACEAE Epiphyte | txaxu kexa | Leaves | Sores | Patarashca (E, mouth washes, I ingestion) | 13 |
Asplenium serratum L Hor 224 ASPLENIACEAE Epiphyte | nuntu tae | Leaves | Gallbladder disorders Gallbladder, cirrhosis Tumour Pain Canker sores | Heated up (E, cataplasm) Heated up (E, cataplasm) Heated up (E, cataplasm) Heated up (E, cataplasm) Patarashca* (E, squeeze in the affected part), | 2 3 3 9 1 |
Begonia maynensis A. DC Hor 170 BEGONIACEAE Herb | tetun pei matsi taxipa | Leaves | Treats all diseases Upset stomach Gallbladder, liver Ovary, kidney Hyperthermia Chills, tremor Facial palsy Snake bite shanu Bronquitis | Soaked (I, ingestion) Soaked (I, ingestion) Soaked (I, ingestion) Decoction (E, warm bath) Soaked (E, cold bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) Soaked (E, friction) Soaked (E, friction) Soaked (I, ingestion) | 1 4 2 2 2 3 1 5 10 |
Bomarea edulis (Tussac) Herb Hor 162 ALSTROEMERIACEAE Herb | dei yuxibun bixtu bexea | Leaves | Tranquilliser Facial palsy | Decoction (E, warm bath) Soaked (E, local wash, friction) | 4 18 |
Casearia obovalis Poepp. ex Griseb Hor 249 SALICACEAE Shrub/tree | xipintun akai bata | Leaves Stem bark | Boils Groin hernia Venomous spider bites Snake bites shanu | Heated up (E, cataplasm) Soaked (E, direct application) Chewed (E, direct application) Chewed (E, direct application), Soaked (E, friction), decoction (E, warm bath) | 1 1 2 9 |
Centropogon cornutus (L.) Druce Hor 377 CAMPANULACEAE (Sub)shrub | isku xeta bata xudi batxia | Leaves | Lymphatic disorder Canker sores, cold sores | Heated up (E, cataplasm), decoction (E, warm bath) Patarashca (E, direct application) | 4 15 |
Clavija nutans (Vell.) B.Ståhl Hor 151 PRIMULACEAE Shrub | maspanewan | Leaves | Black diarrhoea Influenza Infected throat | Decoction (E, warm bath) Soaked (I, ingestion) Pounded (E, direct application) | 9 9 1 |
Clavija weberbaueri Mez Hor 111 PRIMULACEAE Shrub/tree | maspanewan | Leaves | Black diarrhoea Hernia Testicle descended, fever Infected throat Boils | Decoction (E, warm bath) Soaked (E, friction) Soaked (E, friction) Soaked or heated up (I, ingestion) Pounded (E, direct application) | 13 2 6 13 2 |
Clitoria amazonum Mart. ex Benth Hor 433 FABACEAE Shrub/tree | nenautsi xankuma | Leaves | Menstrual pain Snake bite shanu Postpartum disorders Permanent contraception | Decoction (E, vaginal douche) Squeezed (E, direct application), decoction (E, wash) Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, warm bath, vaginal douche) | 1 12 2 2 |
Clitoria pozuzoensis J. F.Macbr Hor 432 FABACEAE Shrub/climber | nenautsi himiya tene kabia nenautsi | Leaves Stem bark Roots | Joint and muscle pain Long lasting contraception | Decoction (I, ingestion), (E, warm bath) Decoction (I, ingestion), (E, warm bath, (E, vaginal douche), squeezed (E, eye drops) | 10 9 |
Connarus punctatus Planch Hor 199 CONNARACEAE liana | anu xaxe | Leaves Leaves and bark | Seizures, body tremor Conjunctivitis Cracked skin of the foot | Decoction (E, warm bath) Soaked (E, wash, eye drops) Patarashca (E, squeeze in affected part) | 8 14 1 |
Cordia nodosa Lam Hor 446 BORAGINACEAE Shrub/tree | kapa yubu | Leaves Leaves and bark | Testicular inflammation Seizures, epilepsy Venomous bite—spider | Soaked (E, direct application) Squeezed (E, eye drops) Squeezed (E, direct application) | 1 12 11 |
Cuspidaria floribunda (DC). A. H Gentry Hor 177 BIGNONIACEAE Liana/climber | hima nuin | Leaves | Herpes zoster, shingles Boils Allergic dermatosis | Patarashca or soaked (E, squeeze in affected part) Patarashca (E, direct application) Soaked (E, direct application) | 15 3 2 |
Desmodium axillare (Sw.) DC Hor 054 FABACEAE (Sub)shrub | xanu tamu nenautsi | Leaves | Muscle stimulant | Decoction (E, warm bath, wash) | 12 |
Dioscorea acanthogene Rusby Hor 243 DIOSCOREACEAE Climber | dantan ikan hina | Leaves | Joint and body pain, rheumatism | Decoction (E, warm bath, wash) | 10 |
Dolichandra uncata (Andrews) L.G. Lohmann Hor 213 BIGNONIACEAE Liana/climber | bunpa mentsisa | Leaves | Pain in the ribs and body Dizziness, loss of consciousness | Decoction (E, warm bath) Squeezed (E, eye drops) Decoction (E, warm bath) | 10 6 |
Drymonia coccinea (Aubl.) Wiehler Hor 064 GESNERIACEAE Epiphyte/climber | xuke txixin bata | Leaves | Haemorrhoids Testicular inflammation | Soaked (E, direct application) Soaked (E, direct application), pounded (E, friction) | 2 14 |
Drymonia tenuis (Benth.) J. L. Clark Hor 189 GESNERIACEAE Epiphyte/climber | nuin hene watima | Leaves Leaf juice | Cutaneous infection Conjunctivitis Nightmares, tranquilliser Herpes zoster Stye Sight disorder | Patarashca (E, direct application) Soaked (E, eye drops) Squeezed (E, eye drops) Patarashca (E, direct application) Squeezed (E, eye drops) Squeezed (E, eye drops) | 2 6 4 4 2 2 |
Eirmocephala brachiata (Benth. Oerst.) H. Rob Hor 543 ASTERACEAE (Sub)shrub | kape txinkan | Leaves | Muscle relaxant Lumbar spine pain | Decoction (E, warm bath) Heated up (E, cataplasm) Decoction (E, wash) | 9 5 5 |
Erythrina ulei Harms Hor 023 FABACEAE Tree | kaxu amasisa (Spanish) | Leaves Stem bark | Infections in general Inflamed wound | Decoction (E, warm bath), Soaked (E, wash) Pounded (E, friction) | 11 10 |
Fischeria stellata (Vell.) E. Fourn Hor 101 APOCYNACEAE Climber | yawa tsis nuin | Leaves | Ear inflammation Open wounds Skin infection | Patarashca (E, direct application) Patarashca (E, direct application) Patarashca (E, direct application) | 2 10 11 |
Fridericia japurensis (DC.) L. G.Lohmann Hor 204 BIGNONIACEAE Liana | nuin himi taseya | Leaves | Lymph glands disorders Lymphogranuloma Boils | Soaked (E, friction) Soaked (E, friction) Pounded (E, friction), soaked (E, squeeze in the affected part) | 2 2 12 |
Goeppertia pavonii (Körn.) Borchs. & S.Suárez Hor 167 MARANTHACEAE Herb | mani pei taxipa xiwaya | Leaves | Vomit, diarrhoea Fainting emergency Fainting Nightmares, insomnia Convulsions, epilepsy Headache | Squeezed (E, eye drops) Squeezed (E, eye drops) Decoction (E, warm bath) Squeezed (E, eye drops) Decoction (E, warm bath) Squeezed (E, eye drops) | 1 2 2 1 10 1 |
Guazuma crinita Mart Hor 191 MALVACEAE Tree | patxa kaman kenan bolaina blanca (Spanish) | Leaves | Behaviour disturbances Sting ray Scabies | Decoction (E, warm bath) Patarashca (E, direct application) Patarashca (E, direct application) | 18 1 9 |
Herrania balaensis P. Preuss Hor 225 MALVACEAE Tree | nesan paubin | Leaves | Tranquilliser Stiff neck Lumbago | Decoction (E, warm bath) Heated up (E, cataplasm) Heated up (E, cataplasm) | 1 2 2 |
Hymenopus arachnoideus (Fanshawe & Maguire) Sothers & Prance Hor 214 CHRYSOBALANACEAE Tree | nixu pei dani uma nia | Leaves | Facial palsy Fainting, insanity | Soaked (E, friction) Decoction (E, warm bath) | 1 10 |
Justicia dumetorum Morong Hor 472 ACANTHACEAE (Sub)shrub | matsi dantunkuya | Leaves | Chill without fever, hypothermia | Decoction (E, warm bath) | 12 |
Lacistema aggregatum (P. J. Bergius) Rusby Hor 176 LACISTEMATACEAE Shrub/tree | xane tenan metxa | Leaves | Protuberance in vagina Prolapse Boils Strong headache Labour induction Postpartum headache | Patarashca (E, direct application) Pounded (E, direct application) Soaked (E, squeeze directly) Soaked (E, wash), decoction (E, wash), Patarashca* (E, squeeze in the affected part) Soaked (E, friction) Decoction (E, warm bath) | 10 1 1 8 1 1 |
Lacmellea edulis H. Karst Hor 181 APOCYNACEAE Tree | hane bata | Leaves | General weakness Vomiting, dizziness, nausea Headache Headache, fainting | Pounded (E, friction) Soaked (I, ingestion) Soaked or heated up (E friction) Decoction (E, warm bath) | 2 2 3 6 |
Leonia glycycarpa Ruiz & Pav Hor 391 VIOLACEAE Tree | tunku dau bata | Leaves Stem bark | Diarrhoea due to infection Struma Boils Inner tumour External tumour Shoulder or hip pain Snake bite shanu, kamux | Decoction (I, ingestion) Decoction (E, friction) Soaked (E, direct application) Decoction (I, ingestion) Decoction, soaked (E, friction) Decoction (E, friction) Pounded (E, squeezed in wound) | 1 2 2 2 8 1 14 |
Machaerium cuspidatum Kuhlm. & Hoehne Hor 122 FABACEAE Liana | kapa xeta nenautsi | Leaves | Open wound, cut Body pain Venomous bite mai dunu Skin affections | Chewed, pounded, heated up (E, direct application) Decoction (E, warm bath) Soaked (E, squeezed in wound) Patarashca (E, squeeze in affected part), decoction (E, wash) | 20 1 1 2 |
Manihot brachyloba Müll. Arg Hor 493 EUPHORBIACEAE Shrub/climber | dua pei | Leaves | Dizziness, fainting Headache | Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, wash) | 10 10 |
Mascagnia eggersiana (Nied.) W.R.Anderson Hor 172 MALPIGHIACEAE Climber | nixi bata pei txumi | Leaves | Inflamed tooth, swelling Snake bite shanu | Decoction (E, plaster), pounded (E, squeezed in the mouth) Pounded, soaked (E, squeezed in wound) | 7 19 |
Mayna odorata Aubl Hor 067 ACHARIACEAE Shrub/tree | date maxan maxanewan maxamawan | Leaves | Testicular inflammation Tinea capitis Epilepsy Headache Skin affections Postpartum disorders | Soaked, pounded (E, wash) Patarashca (E, direct application) Decoction (E, cold bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) Patarashca (E, direct application) Soaked (I, ingestion) | 2 1 1 9 9 2 |
Mendoncia pedunculata Leonard Hor 086 ACANTHACEAE Liana | bunpa pei xiwaya | Leaves | Epilepsy, seizures Body pain Snake bite shanu Otitis | Decoction (E, warm bath) Soaked (E, wash) Chewed (E, squeeze in wound) Patarashca (E, direct application) | 10 10 10 1 |
Myrcia densiflora (Poepp. ex O. Berg) A. R.Lourenço & E. Lucas Hor 093 MYRTACEAE Shrub/tree | mani yuxin | Leaves | Dizziness, nightmares Fainting | Decoction (E, cold bath) Pounded (I, squeeze the leaf juice in the mouth) | 1 10 |
Myrcia lonchophylla A. R.Lourenço & E. Lucas Hor 136 MYRTACEAE Shrub/tree | kankan takanpi | Leaves | Vomit, diarrhoea, fainting | Soaked (I, ingestion), decoction (E, warm bath) | 12 |
Matisia cordata Bonpl Hor 422 MALVACEAE Tree | ixtxibin sapote (Spanish) | Leaves | Labour induction Pregnancy care | Soaked (I, ingestion), pounded (E, friction, wash) Soaked (E, friction, wash) | 14 10 |
Nautilocalyx pallidus (Sprague) Sprague Hor 280 GESNERIACEAE Herb | txatxa matsi awa himi xudu dau | Leaves | Fever or flu prolonged Gallbladder inflammation Hyperthermia Bone and joint pain Seizures, epilepsy Body paralysis | Decoction (E, warm bath), soaked (E, friction) Decoction (E, wash) Soaked (E, cold bath) Soaked (E, friction) Squeezed (E, eye drops) Soaked (E, cold bath) | 4 2 1 2 2 1 |
Neea divaricata Poepp. & Endl Hor 042 NYCTAGINACEAE Shrub/tree | kuxun himi txuxtiwan txuxti | Leaves | Bleeding | Decoction (E, warm bath) | 15 |
Neea spruceana Heimerl Hor 096 NYCTAGINACEAE Shrub/tree | txuxtiwan | Leaves | Flatulence Bleeding Snake bite mai dunu | Pounded (E, poultice) Decoction (E, warm bath) Soaked, Patarashca (E, squeezed in the wound) | 10 1 4 |
Oxalis leptopodes G. Don Hor 232 OXALIDACEAE Sub/shrub | tete bexmi | Leaves | Chronic diarrhoea Strong diarrhoea, vomit | Decoction (E, wash, friction) Decoction (I, ingestion) | 10 6 |
Passiflora araujoi Sacco Hor 091 PASSIFLORACEAE Climber | nai tatxa | Leaves | Restorative, vital tonic Fainting, dizziness | Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, cold bath) | 10 1 |
Paullinia tenera Poepp. & Endl Hor 016 SAPINDACEAE Climber | hasim punu nenautsi | Leaves | Inflammation after snake bite Body pain after hard work Twisted joint | Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) | 2 2 10 |
Pentagonia amazonica (Ducke) L. Andersson & Rova Hor 104 RUBIACEAE Tree | nanewan | Leaves and bark Fruits Leaves | Epilepsy, seizures Increases fertility Increases fertility Dizzy, fainting, seems insane | Decoction (E, warm bath) Unprocessed (I, ingestion) Decoction (E, cold bath) Decoction (E, cold bath) | 13 1 1 1 |
Philodendron ernestii Engl Hor 218 ARACEAE Epiphyte/climber | xuni pei tatxunya | Leaves Unspecified aerial parts | Nervous tic Lumbar spine pain Facial palsy | Heated up (E, cataplasm), pounded (E, direct application) Heated up (E, friction) Decoction (E, friction, wash, poultice) | 16 4 4 |
Philodendron exile G. S. Bunting Hor 100 ARACEAE Epiphyte/climber | baxu taka nixi upi dau pei mesi | Leaves | Vomit | Soaked (I, ingestion) | 11 |
Philodendron fibrillosum Poepp Hor 540 ARACEAE Epiphyte/climber | in tabi | Leaves | Pregnancy protection Labour induction Boils | Soaked (I, ingestion), (E. friction) Soaked (I, ingestion), (E, friction) Soaked (E, wash) | 3 4 10 |
Philodendron toshibae M. L. Soares & Mayo Hor 110 ARACEAE Epiphyte/climber | xawe batxi nuin xuni pei keneya | Leaves | Female urinary infection Tumour | Decoction (E, wash) Leaf juice (E, friction) | 10 1 |
Piparea multiflora C. F.Gaertn Hor 184 SALICACEAE Shrub/tree | inu kexni | Leaves | Gastrointestinal disorder Strong constipation, Dysentery | Decoction (E, wash) Soaked (I, ingestion) Decoction (E, warm bath) | 10 6 |
Piper casapiense (Miq.) C. DC Hor 107 PIPERACEAE Shrub | awa denpan nixpu | Leaves | Respiratory problems, swollen nose | Pounded (E, friction) | 11 |
Piper costatum C. DC Hor 088 PIPERACEAE Shrub | babu dau matsi | Leaves | Dental follicle Inflamed tooth | Pounded (E, squeeze in the mouth) Grated (E, introduce in the teeth) | 11 2 |
Piper leucophaeum Trel Hor 139 PIPERACEAE Shrub | nixpu bayai | Leaves | Snake bite pexie xeta Tooth protection Nixpu pima ceremony | Pounded (E, squeeze in the wound), decoction (E, warm bath) Unprocessed twigs (E, friction) | 2 11 |
Pristimera tenuiflora (Mart. ex Peyr.) A. C. Sm Hor 142 CELASTRACEAE Liana | nixi metunya | Leaves | Any inflammation Snake bite shanu pexie xeta | Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) | 10 2 |
Prunus myrtifolia (L.) Urb Hor 158 ROSACEAE Tree | biunx haxu | Leaves | Genitourinary infection Persistent fever Snake bite kana dunu | Decoction (E, wash), patarashca (E, direct application) Decoction (E, cold bath) Pounded (E, squeezed in the wound) | 10 2 2 |
Pseuderanthemum lanceolatum (Ruiz & Pav.) Wassh Hor 412 ACANTHACEAE Herb | mikin medan putani bata | Leaves | Herpes, mycosis Estomatitis herpetica Always tears the eye Epilepsy, seizures Pimples in the mouth Pregnancy protection Labour induction Snake bite | Decoction (E, direct application) Chewed (E, direct application) Soaked (E, wash) Decoction (E, bath) Patarashca (E, squeeze in the mouth) Soaked (E, friction) Soaked (E, friction), (I, ingestion) Grounded (E, squeeze in the wound) | 2 1 2 1 6 2 5 2 |
Pulchranthus adenostachyus (Lindau) V. M Baum, Reveal & Nowicke Hor 005 ACANTHACEAE Herb | xuke bibex bata pei ewapabu | Leaves | Venomous bite xukedun Snake bite kana dunu Snake bite menpax Cold sores Eye disorders Herpes | Soaked (E, squeeze in the wound) Grounded (E, squeeze in the wound) Grounded (E, squeeze in the wound) Patarashca (E, squeezed in the mouth) Chewed (E, direct application) | 1 1 2 2 1 |
Quararibea wittii K.Schum. & Ulbr Hor 431 MALVACEAE Tree | tui pei | Leaves | Labour induction, cervical dilator Pregnancy care Newborn protection | Soaked (I, ingestion), pounded (E, friction, wash) Soaked (E) friction, wash Decoction (E, warm bath) | 12 5 2 |
Rhynchospora umbraticola Poepp. & Kunth Hor 097 CYPERACEAE Herb | kamanen xatxi | Leaves | Bowel infection Dog bite Rheumatism, arthritis | Decoction (E, wash) Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, wash, friction) | 10 2 11 |
Rosenbergiodendron longiflorum (Ruiz & Pav.) Fagerl Hor 004 RUBIACEAE Tree | besti bata | Leaves | Skin infection Snake bite | Patarashca (E, direct application) Chewed or pounded (E, squeeze in the wound) | 1 17 |
Rourea amazonica (Baker) Radlk Hor 287 CONNARACEAE Shrub/climber | nenautsi himia tenekabia nenautsi | Leaves | Menorrhagia Any inflammation Deep cuts Cancer Body pain Postpartum disorders Long lasting contraceptive | Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (I, ingestion) Decoction (I, ingestion), (E, squeeze in the wound) Decoction (I, ingestion) Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, wash) Decoction (I, ingestion) | 4 2 3 2 2 1 2 |
Ruizodendron ovale (Ruiz & Pav.) R. E. Fr Hor 061 ANNONACEAE Tree | kudu xai | Leafy branches | Protection against epidemic | Burned (E, fumigant) | 12 |
Schnella hirsutissima (Wunderlin) Trethowan & R. Clark Hor 246 FABACEAE Shrub/climber | nixi pei dania awa benen be pasa nixi | Leaves Entire plant ex situ | Malaise-fatigue, anxiety Fainting Haemorrhage Blurred view | Squeezed (E, eye drops) Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) Heated up (E, local wash) | 5 5 2 2 |
Siparuna cervicornis Perkins Hor 124 SIPARUNACEAE Shrub/tree | yuxin bia | Leaves | Shock symptoms Insanity, fainting, anxiety | Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, cold bath) | 10 1 |
Solanum anceps Ruiz & Pav Hor 319 SOLANACEAE Shrub | utsi bata pei taxipa | Leaves | Ovarian inflammation Boils Inflamed wound after the snake bite | Decoction (E, vaginal douche) Soaked (E, squeezed) Soaked (E, squeezed in the affected part) | 4 3 1 |
Solanum barbeyanum Huber Hor 439 SOLANACEAE Shrub/climber | i txiux | Leaves Fruit | Mastitis Boils Infected wound Boils prevention | Soaked (E, friction, squeezed in affected part) Pounded (E, wash) Pounded, soaked (E, wash) Unprocessed (I, ingestion) | 2 6 9 3 |
Solanum sessile Ruiz & Pav Hor 010 SOLANACEAE Shrub | xau bata | Stem bark Leaves | Hyperhidrosis Bone and joint pain Snake bite kamux | Soaked (E, cold bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) Patarashca (E, squeezed in the affected part), soaked (E, friction), decoction (E, warm bath) | 13 3 20 |
Solanum thelopodium Sendtn Hor 303 SOLANACEAE Shrub | kamuxun bata | Leaves | Snake bite kamux | Chewed or pounded (E, squeezed in the wound), soaked (E, friction) | 15 |
Strychnos tarapotensis Sprague & Sandwith Hor 013 LOGANIACEAE Climber | nutxun tun | Leaves | Facial palsy Convulsions, epilepsy “susto” | Pounded (E, wash), infusion (E, wash) Decoction (E, warm bath) Infusion (E, warm bath) | 6 7 1 |
Tanaecium dichotomum (Jacq.) Kaehler & L. G. Lohmann Hor 163 BIGNONIACEAE Liana | inawan madi itsa | Leaves | Fainting Epidemic protection Newborn cries to faint Convulsions, epilepsy Disease protection | Decoction (E, warm bath) Burned (E, fumigant) Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) Decoction (E, warm bath) | 10 4 4 4 5 |
Tradescantia zanonia (L.) Sw Hor 317 COMMELINACEAE (Sub)shrub | bake bixtun txaxu bake bixtun cañagua (Spanish) | Leaves | Epilepsy, seizures Pregnancy care Labour induction | Decoction (E, cold or warm bath), squeezed (E, eye drops) Soaked (E, friction) Soaked (I, ingestion), (E, friction) | 5 5 20 |
Urceolina cyaneosperma (Meerow) Christenh. & Byng Hor 105 AMARYLLIDACEAE Herb | dunu huda anu maspu | Entire plant ex situ | Pain in the legs Labour induction | Pounded (E, friction) Soaked (I, ingestion), pounded (E, friction) | 1 16 |
Xylosma tessmanii Sleumer Hor 223 SALICACEAE Shrub/tree | inu kexni | Leaves | Gastrointestinal infection Constipation, stomach pain, colic | Decoction (E, wash) Decoction (E, warm bath), soaked (I, ingestion) | 10 6 |