Asmachilca
| Asmachilca | |
|---|---|
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| Aristeguietia gayanum' | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Eudicots |
| (unranked): | Asterids |
| Order: | Asterales |
| Family: | Asteraceae |
| Tribe: | Eupatorieae |
| Genus: | Aristeguietia |
| Species: | A. gayanum |
| Binomial name | |
| Aristeguietia gayanum (Wedd.) R.M. King & H. Rob. | |
| Synonyms | |
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Eupatorium gayana[1] | |
Asmachilca (Aristeguietia gayanum) 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. Today, it is used in cooking, but tea is the most common preparation.
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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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