Super Medicinal Plants

Scientific name: Plantago major, Plantago lanceolata, Plantago media Also knows as:  piharatamo, plantain, plataggine, shazenshi, groblad                                                        

Scientific name: Origanum spp. Fuente:  www.foodiefriendsfridaydailydish.com The genus name, Origanum, and common name oregano derive from the Greek words oros and ganos, meaning "joy of the mountain", in reference to the plant's beuty and mountainous origins.

Scientific name: Allium sativum Fuente: icex.es

Scientific name: Plukenetia volubilis L Other names: Inca Inchi, Inca peanut, peanut Mount The Sacha Inchi in the Peruvian Amazon plant known by natives for many thousands of years belongs to the family of oilseeds. It is located wild in the regions of San Martin, Ucayali, Amazonas, Madre de Dios and Loreto. The Sacha Inchi is a source of beta carotene (vitamin A) and vitamin E both with antioxidant capabilities. Sacha Inchi seeds have a high protein content (33%) and oil (49%). The Sacha Inchi oil is very beneficial and is very rich in omega 3 has a 49% content. Frequent consumption of Sacha Inchi oil reduces the risk of heart disease and lower cholesterol makes. Because of its high content of omega 3 is an excellent alternative to replace the fish. Some of the benefits of regularly consuming Sacha Inchi are reinforces the immune system, helps regulate blood pressure, helps reduce cholesterol levels and may slow the arrival of blood glucose if consumed with carbohyd...

Scientific name: Myrciaria dubia Camu Camu is a shrub native to the Amazon that grows on the banks of the Amazon River in Peru. The Camu camu is the richest food in vitamin C, surpassing long to the orange and other citrus. A fresh fruit camu camu can contain up to 4% of vitamin C while the lemon can reach 0.5% of vitamin C. The camu camu has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. Fuente: www.ins.gob.pe 

Scientific Name:  Piper Aduncum, Piper angustifolium, Piper acutifolium Other Names:  Cordoncillo, hierba soldado, achotlín, matico de la altura, matico-mocco-mocco, moho-moho, monkey-pepper, spiked pepper      Piper aduncum L is a native shrub of tropical regions in Central and South America. In South America, Piper aduncum is found throughout Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay and Peru. Moreover, matico was introduced during the 19th century to Asia where it is considered an invasive species. Matico essential oils are important as traditional medicine for ameliorate diarrhea caused by Escherichia coli and for inducing wound healing.  Matico  essential oils has traditional uses in herbal medicine and agriculture Foto:  Jardín Botanico de Plantas Medicinales del Centro Nacional de Salud Intercultural      Matico is an evergreen shrub or small tree of the pepper family. It can reach from four to seven meters in heig...