Dr. Duke's
Phytochemical and Ethnobotanical Databases
Ethnobotanical uses
- Ilex paraguariensis (AQUIFOLIACEAE)
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Aperient Woi.5;
Astringent Woi.5;
Coffee Standley, Woi.5;
Diuretic Steinmetz;
Poison* Lewis;
Purgative Steinmetz;
Rheumatism Woi.5;
Scurvy Steinmetz;
Stimulant Eb22: 313, Steinmetz;
Sudorific Steinmetz;
Tea Eb22: 311, Steinmetz
* = Chemical(s) found in plant shown to be effective for the
ailment medicated
** = Plant itself shown to be effective for the ailment medicated
Phytochemical Database, USDA - ARS - NGRL,
Beltsville Agricultural Research Center,
Beltsville, Maryland
Mon May 20 16:09:27 EDT 2002
Please send questions and comments to:
- James A. Duke (E-Mail:
JimDuke@cpcug.org)
- or
- Stephen M. Beckstrom-Sternberg
(E-Mail:
SteveBS@nhgri.nih.gov)
Please send technical questions and comments to:
-
WebMaster (E-Mail:
WebMaster@ars-grin.gov)
The USDA does not recommend self diagnosis or self medication.
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