Rhatany
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Botanical Name |
Krameria triandra |
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Family |
Krameriaceae |
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Other Names |
Peruvian rhatany |
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Native to |
Peru, Boliva |
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Part used |
Root |
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Actions |
Astringent |
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Constituents |
Up to 9% rhatanhia-tannic acid Tannins: procyanidins, propelargonidins Lignans, neolignans, norlignans: kramentosan, conocarpan, decurrenal Benzofurans: ratanhiaphenols I and II Phlobaphene: a pigment known as Krameria red |