Lippia
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Botanical Name |
Lippua dulcis |
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Family |
Verbenaceae |
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Other Names |
Cimarron, yerba dulce |
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Description |
Leaves: up to 5cm long, ovate, pointed, serrate |
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Native to |
Mexico |
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Parts Used |
Leaves |
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Actions |
Demulcent, expectorant |
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Constituents |
Volatile oil –camphor, 6-methyl-5-hepten-2-one Sesquiterpenes –hernandulcin, epihernandulcin, beta hydroxyhernandulcin |