Aristeguietia gayana

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Asmachilca
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Aristeguietia
Species:
A. gayanum
Binomial name
Aristeguietia gayanum
(Wedd.) R.M. King & H. Rob.
Synonyms

Eupatorium gayana[1]

Aristeguietia gayanum, or asmachilca, is a bush that grows up to 1 meter in height. It grows in the west-facing mountainsides and interandean valleys between 3600–4000 meters in altitude.

Asmachilca is only found in Peru. It was traditionally used by the Incas for respiratory system complaints.[citation needed] Today, it is used in cooking, but tea is the most common preparation.

References[]

  1. ^ Description of Image: Illustration of A.Eupatorium Gayanum B.E.Scopulorum (Aristeguietia gayana (Wedd.) R.M. King & H. Rob., )

External links[]

  • Dabaghi-Barbosa, P; Mariante Rocha, A; Franco da Cruz Lima A; Heleno De Oliveira, B; Benigna Martinelli de Oliveira M; Gunilla Skare Carnieri, E; Cadena, SM; Eliane Merlin Rocha, M; et al. (2005). "Hispidulin: Antioxidant properties and effect on mitochondrial energy metabolism". Free Radical Research. 39 (12): 1305–15. doi:10.1080/13561820500177659. PMID 16298860.
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