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Ocimum micranthum Willd. Lamiaceae.

"Albaca", "Iroro", "Pichana albaca",


"Pichana blanca", "Wild basil". Used for fever and headache around
Pucallpa (VDF). Said to be hallucinogenic (RVM). "Croles" prepare a
collyrium from the flowers; with the decoction they make a tea to treat flu.
The maceration is used by the "Waypi" in antipyretic baths, and in massage
to relieve colic (GMJ). Leaves are used to relieve gastric pains (RVM). "Tikuna"
wash the head with leaf macerations for fever (SAR). Leaf juice dropped into
eyes for conjunctivitis (SAR). Sometimes used as spice and perfume (SAR).
Tapajos residents use the plant on bugbites and stings.
Passiflora quadrangularis L. Passifloraceae. "Tumbo", "Giant granadilla".
Cultivated. Fruits edible; stems are considered POISON; the leaves, roots and
flowers abortifacient. "Chami" make an infusion to treat fractures and bruises
(RVM). Elsewhere considered calmant, CNS-depressant, cardiodepressant,
decongestant, depurative, emollient, narcotic, sedative; used for arthritis,
diabetes, hoarseness, hypertension, inflammation, liver ailments, neuralgia,
sorethroat, and uvulitis (DAW). Contains noradrenalin (JBH).

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