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Other Peruvian Herbs
- Annatto (Bixa orellana)
Annatto is produced from the reddish pulp which surrounds the seed of the achiote, and used in many cheeses Cheddar, Red Leicester, margarine, butter, rice, smoked fish and custard powder.
- Bixin
- Chuchuhuasi (Maytenus macrocarpa)
Chuchuhuasi reduces inflammation, relieves pain, used against arthritis.
- Flor de Arena (Tiquilia paranychioides)
Flor de Arena: Cleansing properties lie in its generally detoxifying action.
- Huamanpinta (Chuqiraga rotundifolia)
Hamanpinta: Used to improve the diuretic function of the organism, in addition aids to reduce the inflammation of the urinary routes.
- Huanarpo Macho
- Manayupa (Desmodium adscendens) Amor Seco
Manayupa: In Peruvian herbal medicine today, this leaf tea is used as a blood cleanser
- Paprika
Natural red chili pepper, excellent colorant, and flavoring
- Pasuchaca (Geranium ayavacense)
Pasuchaca: antidiabetic, hypoglycemic and blood purifier
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