Schinus Molle
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Botanical Name |
Schinus molle |
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Family |
Anacardiaceae |
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Other Names |
Peruvian pepper, Peruvian mastic, California pepper tree |
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Description |
Evergreen tree up to 20m/66ft, drooping foliage, yellow flowers |
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Native to |
South America |
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Actions |
Antiseptic, antiviral, bactericidal, carminative, stimulant, stomachic |
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Extraction |
Steam distillation of berries |
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Constituents |
Phellandrene, caryophyllene, pinene, carvacrol |
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Skin |
Chilblains |
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Circulatory muscle joint |
Anaemia, arthritis, neuralgia, poor circulation. Sprains |
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Respiratory |
Catarrh |
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Digestive |
Colic, constipation, diarrhoea, flatulence, heartburn, nausea |
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Immune |
Colds, flu |
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Other Notes |
Used as a substitute for black pepper |