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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Blood and cardiac disorders, digestive problems, and muscle spasms.8. Canellila (Aniba canelilla)Often used to treat women with ovarian cysts, Canellila is also believed to be one of the medicinal plants that could increase the likelihood of conception.Brazilian Ginseng9. Suma (Hebanthe eriantha)An aphrodisiac, healing tonic, energizer, and immune system enhancer, Suma—also known as Brazilian Ginseng—does a lot of good. On top of all that, it also has anti-cancer properties!10. Sangre de Drago (Croton lechleri)The thick red latex of this plant not only got it its nickname “dragon’s blood”, but ironically is also used applied to wounds to stop bleeding, as it forms a quick-drying, skin-like protective barrier said to have coagulant properties. Very convenient if you get any cuts while exploring on your Amazon vacation.The above are only 10 of some 30,000 medicinal plants found in the Amazon Rainforest rainforest, many of whose uses have yet to be discovered. You can learn about many of them from the expert natural guides and shaman of the indigenous tribes you may meet on our Amazon tours.As we work to protect the Amazon Rainforest, it’s essential that we remember the potential cures that lie within it in the form of medicinal plants. So far, this includes plants that can be used for AIDS, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s drugs and cures, and hopefully many more in the future!
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