Chuchuhuasi (Maytenus macrocarpa)

Presentation: 10gr tea filters in boxes of 30 filters each. Capsules
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. It is also used as a libido enhancer, and locals drink it mixed with alcohol as a maceration.

Chemical Properties

Some of the chemicals found in Chuchuhuasi are: krukovine triterpenes, laevisine alkaloids, macrocarpin triterpenes, maytansine, mayteine, maytenin