Medicinal Plants of the Amazon

Amazon Medicinals - Traditional Amazonian Resources
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Common Name Chuchuhuasi
Other Common Names Chocha huasha (shipibo), Chuchasha, Chuchuhuasca, Chuchuwasha

Botanical Name

Maytenus macrocarpa

Other Botanical Names

M. abenfolia, M. chuchuhuasca, M. krukovit, M. ilicifolia

Family Name

Celastraceae

Uses

Aphrodisiac, rheumatism, tuberculosis, bronchitis, stomachache, fever, diarrhea, arthritis, and menstrual irregularities, upset stomach, libido, adrenal support, immune system, influenza, cancer, dysentery, gastrointestinal disease, hemorrhoids, impotency, inflammation, menstrual disorders, nausea, osteoarthritis, pain, rheumatism, tumors, virility.

Contra-Indications

Actions & Properties

Aphrodisiac, pain-reliever

Parts of the Plant Used

Preparation

Locations found

Iquitos, Peru

Ecological Standing

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Recommended Harvesting

References

Record by

Michael Sonn

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