Matico
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Botanical Name |
Piper elongatum |
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Family |
Piperaceae |
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Other Names |
Matica, Piper augustifolia |
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Native to |
South America |
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Parts Used |
Leaves |
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Actions |
Astringent, diuretic, stimulant, styptic |
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Constituents |
Essential oil –camphor, borneol, azulene, dill, apiol, asarone Tannins, resins |