Chuchuhuasi (Maytenus macrocarpa)
Presentation: 10gr tea filters in boxes of 30 filters each. Quantity Available: 10MT/Year
Taxonomy: Family: Celastraceae Genus: Maytenus Species: niruri Lmcrocarpa (R.&P.) Briquet
Synonyms: Maytenus macrocarpa (R.&P.) Briquet Soin. M trapaontensis Briquet, M. Multiflora (R.&P.) Loesener, Celastrus macrocarpus R.&P., Haenkea macrocarpa (R&P) Steudel, Haenkea multiflora R.&P.
Botanical Description
Large tree, 15-25 meters, tree trunk erect, 60cm diameter and reddish bark. Leaves persistent, alternate.
Properties
The medicinal properties of the bark are famous in all the western Amazon. Its use is very common serveral ethnic groups. Generally considered antiinflamatory and antirheumatic. Also considered a tonic, aphrodisiac, and useful in the treatement of colds.
Chemical Properties
Some of the chemicals found in Chuchuhuasi are: krukovine triterpenes, laevisine alkaloids, macrocarpin triterpenes, maytansine, mayteine, maytenin
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