Cabreuva
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Botanical Name |
Myrocarpus fastigiatus |
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Family |
Fabaceae (Leguminosae) |
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Other Names |
Baume de Perou brun, cabureicica, |
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Description |
Tall tree up to 15m/50ft Very hard wood |
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Native to |
Brazil, Paraguay, Chile, Argentina |
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Actions |
Antiseptic, balsamic, cicatrisant |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of wood chippings |
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Constituents |
80% Nerolidol, farnesol, bisabolol |
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Traditional uses |
Wounds, scars |
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Skin |
Cuts, scars, wounds |
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Immune |
Colds |
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Other Uses |
Furniture, soaps, perfume |