Research Article

The Use of Medicinal Plants in the Riverside Community of the Mazagão River in the Brazilian Amazon, Amapá, Brazil: Ethnobotanical and Ethnopharmacological Studies

Table 1

Vegetal species used as medicinal plants by residents at the mouth of the Mazagão River, State of Amapá, Brazilian Amazonia, and the use value.

Scientific Name (Family) Voucher n°Local nameDistributionPlant part usedTraditional usesPreparation method and use formUV

(1) Acmella oleracea (L.) R.K. Jansen (Asteraceae), IAN 195948JambúNativeLeaves and inflorescencesPain, inflammation, Anemia and malaria.Decoction; 1 cup 3x a day for 7 days0,09

(2) Acrocomia aculeata (Jacq.) Lodd. ex Mart. (Arecaceae), IAN 195943MucajáNativeRoot and leavesCatarrh in the chest (secretion in the lung) and cough.Decoction; 1 spoon 4 x a day for 7 days.0,02

(3) Adenocalymna alliaceum Miers (Bignoniaceae), IAN 196009Cipó d'alhoNativeLeaves and barkCold, inflammation of the throat and fever.Decoction; 1 scoop 2 x daily and inhale 2x steam for 7 days.0,17

(4) Aeollanthus suaveolens Matt. ex Spreng.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 195989
Caatinga de mulataIntroducedLeavesIrritation of the nerves and strong headache.Dyeing and infusion; bathe the body 2 x in the day for 10 days.0,46

(5) Allamanda cathartica L.
(Apocynaceae), IAN 196010
BuiuçúNativeExsudate and leavesElimination of lice and antihemintics.Decoction; 1 spoon 2 x a day for 7 days and soak hair 1 x a day for 10 minutes for 3 days.0,01

(6) Allium sativum L.
(Liliaceae), HAMAB 8938
AlhoIntroducedLeavesFlu, pain in the stomach and antiheminticsDecoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(7) Aloe vera (L.) Burm.
(Asphodelaceae), IAN 194110
BabosaNativeLeavesHealing. Cataplasm; spend 3 x a day until the wound is dry.0,10

(8) Alstroemeria brasiliensis Spreng.
(Alstroemeriaceae), IAN 196011
Carajurú, cajuruNativeBark and rootMalaria.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,01

(9) Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze
(Amarathaceae), IAN 194099
Perpétua do mato, sempre-viva.NativeLeavesElimination of kidney stone, antitumor, infections of the liver and bladder.Decoction; leaves of Alternanthera brasiliana, Alternanthera dentata and Alternanthera ficoidea, ingest 1 cup 4 x a day for 20 days.0,20

(10) Alternanthera dentata (Moench) Stuchlík ex R.E. Fr. (Amaranthaceae), IAN 195934CibalenaNativeLeavesElimination of kidney stone, infections of the liver, stomach pains.Decoction; leaves of Alternanthera brasiliana, Alternanthera dentata and Alternanthera ficoidea, ingest 1 cup 4 x a day for 20 days.0,01

(11) Alternanthera ficoidea (L.) Sm. (Amaranthaceae), IAN 195952Piriquitinho verdeNativeLeavesElimination of kidney stone, inflammation of the uterus and ovary.Decoction; leaves of Alternanthera brasiliana, Alternanthera dentata and Alternanthera ficoidea, ingest 1 cup 4 x a day for 20 days.0,07

(12) Anacardium occidentale L. (Anacardiaceae), IAN 195977CajuNativeLeavesDiarrhea, uterine cramps.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,16

(13) Annona muricata L.
(Annonaceae), IAN 195945
GraviolaNativeLeavesDiarrhea and skin sore.Decoction and infusion; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(14) Arrabidaea chica (Bonpl.) B. Verl.
(Bignoniaceae), IAN 194107
PaririNativeLeavesAnemia, diarrhea, washing of wounds, yellow skin and swollen body of pregnant woman.Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,51

(15) Astrocaryum murumuru Mart.
(Arecaceae), IAN 196007
MurumuruNativeFruitDog eye inflammation and irritation in human eyes.Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,01

(16) Bactris maraja Mart.
(Arecaceae), IAN 196006
MarajáNativeRootDiarrheal, inflammation of the uterus.Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,02

(17) Bauhinia splendens Kunth.
(Fabaceae), IAN 196005
Escada de jabutiNativeBarkJoint pain, rheumatism and syphilis.Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(18) Bixa orellana L.
(Bixaceae), IAN 196001
UrucumNativeFruitRepellent, burn, diarrhea and asthma.Syrup and decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days. Mix with Carapa guianensis Aubl. oil and pass on the body 1 x a day.0,08

(19) Brassica oleracea L.
(Brassicaceae), IAN 195942
Couve manteigaIntroducedLeavesAnemia and cholesterol.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(20) Bryophyllum pinnatum (Lam.) Oken
(Crassulaceae), IAN 195954
PirarucuIntroducedLeavesIrritation of the skin.Decoction; pass on the skin 2 x in the day for 7 days.0,03

(21) Libidibia ferrea (Mart. ex Til.) L.P. Queiroz (Fabaceae), IAN 195940JucáNativeFruitBleeding, inflammation in general, washing of wounds and swelling of the legs.Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,01

(22) Caladium humboldtii Schott
(Araceae), IAN 194115
BrasileirinhoNativeLeavesFever, pain in the uterus and inflammation in general.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,07

(23) Calophyllum brasiliense Cambess. (Clusiaceae), IAN 195937JacareúbaNativeExsudate and BarkJoint pain, rheumatism and skin sore.Exudate; pass on the skin 4 x a day for 7 days.0,01

(24) Calycophyllum spruceanum (Benth.) Hook. f. ex K. Schum. (Rubiaceae),
IAN 195980
pau mulatoNativeBarkItching, inflammation in general and insect stings.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(25) Carapa guianensis Aubl.
(Meliaceae), IAN 194102
AndirobaNativeSeedInflammation in general, massage the pregnant belly to put the baby in place.Oil; ingest 1 teaspoon 4 x daily for 10 days, topical use 2 x daily for 7 days.0,91

(26) Cecropia pachystachya Trécul
(Urticaceae), IAN 195956
Embaúba vermelhaNativeLeavesSkin irritation and verminoses.Decoction; 1 teaspoon 4x a day for 7 days.0,08

(27) Cedrela odorata L.
(Meliaceae), IAN 195971
CedroNativeBarkVerminose, skin irritation, intestinal infections.Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 4 x daily for 7 days.0,08

(28) Cereus jamacaru DC.
(Cactaceae), IAN 195976
Mandacarú.NativeBranches and rootPulmonary problems, skin infections, sores and kidney stones.Decoction; 1 teaspoon 4x a day for 10 days.0,01

(29) Chenopodium ambrosioides L.
(Amaranthaceae), IAN 195978
MastruzIntroducedLeavesPain, inflammation in general and rheumatism.Decoction; 1 teaspoon 4x a day for 7 days.0,11

(30) Cichorium intybus L.
(Asteraceae), IAN 195979
ChicóriaIntroducedLeaves and rootInflammation in general, pain and fever.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,10

(31) Cinnamomum zeylanicum Blume.
(Lauraceae), IAN 195982
CanelaIntroducedLeaves and barkFlu, diarrhea, inflammation of the uterus and wounds in the mouth.Syrup and infusion; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,02

(32) Cissus verticillata (L.) Nicolson & C.E. Jarvis (Vitaceae), IAN 195983Cipó-urumucá, cipó-pucáNativeLeavesHigh blood pressure, stroke, anemia, tremors and epileptic seizures.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(33) Citrus aurantium L.
(Rutaceae), IAN 195960
Laranja da terraIntroducedBarkSwelling of a pregnant woman, inflammation in general, and itching of the foot.Maceration; 1 cup 2 x a day at dawn and dusk for 7 days.0,07

(34) Citrus limon (L.) Burm.
(Rutaceae), IAN 195988
Limão galegoIntroducedFruitRheumatism and inflammation of the kidneys.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,02

(35) Citrus limonum L.
(Rutaceae), IAN 195989
LimãoIntroducedFruitRheumatism and inflammation of the kidneys.Syrup and infusion; 1 cup 3 x daily and inhale the steam 2 x daily for 7 days.0,29

(36) Cocos nucifera L.
(Arecaceae), IAN 195990
CôcoNativeFruit and rootHydration of child and verminoses.Decoction of the root 1 cup 2 x a day for 7 days and fruit water will during the day for 7 days.0,02

(37) Copaifera sp.
(Fabaceae), IAN 195991
CopaibaNativeBark and oilInflammation of the uterus and ovary, and diseases of the stomach.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,02

(38) Costus spicatus (Jacq.) Sw.
(Costaceae), IAN 195993
Canafiche, canaranaNativeAerial partInflammation of the uterus and ovary, vaginal discharge and syphilis.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(39) Crescentia cujete var. puberula Bureau & K. Schum. (Bignoniaceae),
IAN 195959
CuieiroNativeLeaves and barkMalaria, fever and rheumatism.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,05

(40) Croton cajucara Benth.
(Euphorbiaceae), IAN 195994
SacacaNativeLeaves and barkDiarrhea, diabetes, inflammation of the liver, kidneys and bladder.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,01

(41) Croton urucurana Baill.
(Euphorbiaceae), IAN 195996
ForsangueNativeBarkHemorrhagic and inflammation of the uterus.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,18

(42) Cucumis anguria L.
(Cucurbitaceae), IAN 195998
MaxixeIntroducedFruitEliminate kidney stones, hemorrhoids, inflammation of the kidneys, vomiting.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 10 days.0,01

(43) Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf
(Poaceae), IAN 195953
Capim marinhoIntroducedLeavesInflammation of the uterus and ovary and abdominal pain.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,10

(44) Dalbergia monetaria L. f.
(Fabaceae), IAN 195964
VerônicaNativeBarkInflammation, diarrhea and intestinal infection.Decoction and maceration ingest 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,77

(45) Dimorphandra gardneriana Tul.
(Fabaceae), IAN 195995
FaveiraNativeFruitHigh pressure.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,02

(46) Eleutherine bulbosa (Mill.) Urb.
(Iridaceae), IAN 195997
Marupá, MarupázinhoIntroducedRhizomeVerminoses, wound healing on the skin.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,18

(47) Erythrina fusca Lour.
(Fabaceae), IAN 194108
AssacuranaNativeBarkPain in body and head, inflammation and verminoses.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(48) Eucalyptus sp.
(Myrtaceae), IAN 196000
EucaliptoIntroducedLeavesInflammation in general.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(49) Eupatorium triplinerve Vahl.
(Asteraceae), IAN 195946
JapanaIntroducedAerial partsFluSyrup and infusion; ingest 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,09

(50) Euterpe oleracea Mart.
(Arecaceae), HAMAB 10919
AçaíNativeBarkDiarrhea and intestinal inflammation.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,56

(51) Genipa americana L.
(Rubiaceae), IAN 196001
DesinflamaNativeLeaves and barkDiarrhea, sores on the skin, pains and phlegm in the lung.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(52) Gossypium hirsutum L.
(Malvaceae), IAN 195690
AlgodãoIntroducedLeavesFever of infections.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,21

(53) Gustavia augusta L.
(Lecythidaceae), IAN 196003
GeniparanaNativeBark, leaves and flowersBrave wound (leishmaniasis).Poultry, decoction and maceration, ingest 1 x 2 x daily for 10 days. Topical use 2 x in day for 7 days.0,04

(54) Hevea brasiliensis (Willd. ex A. Juss.) Müll. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae), IAN 196068SeringueiraNativeExsudateBrave wound (leishmaniasis).Exudate as poultice, topical use 2 x in day for 7 days.0,03

(55) Himatanthus sucuuba (Spruce ex Müll. Arg.) Woodson (Apocynaceae),
IAN 194107
SucuúbaNativeBark and exsudateVerminoses, inflammation and pain in the uterus, malaria and rheumatism. Cataplasm; topical use 2 x in day for 7 days.0,04

(56) Hura crepitans L.
(Euphorbiaceae), IAN 195981
AssacúNativeBarkCancer.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 10 days.0,58

(57) Hymenaea oblongifolia Huber (Fabaceae), IAN 196009Jatobá da várzeaNativeBark and fruitDiarrhea, pain and inflammation in the body.Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,17

(58) Hypericum perforatum L.
(Hyperaceae), IAN 194100
Dipirona, hipericão, erva de são JoãoIntroducedLeaves and cascaPain, depression, nervous irritation.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 10 days.0,04

(59) Scutellaria agrestis A. St. Hil. ex Benth.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 195992
Trevo rochoNativeLeaves and inflorescencesHeadache, itchy skin.Infusion and poultice; topical use 3 x daily for 7 days.0,01

(60) Jatropha curcas L.
(Euphorbiaceae), IAN 195944
Pião brancoIntroducedLeaves, seed and barkHeadaches, catarrh in the chest, flu, stroke and scarring.Dyeing and infusion; 1 cup 2 x daily for 10 days.0,38

(61) Jatropha gossypiifolia L.
(Euphorbiaceae), IAN 195949
Pião rochoIntroducedLeavesBroken and evil eye.Infusion; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,08

(62) Centratherum punctatum Cass. (Asteraceae), IAN 195987Anador, melhoralNativeLeavesBleeding and inflammation of the kidneys.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 10 days.0,21

(63) Justicia pectoralis Jacq.
(Acanthaceae), IAN 194100
Anador, melhoralNativeLeavesHeadache and joint pain.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,21

(64) Lecythis pisonis Cambess.
(Lecytidaceae), IAN 196010
SapucaiaNativeBark, leaves and flowersDiarrhea and inflammation in general.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 10 days.0,01

(65) Licania macrophylla Benth.
(Chrysobalanaceae), IAN 194104
Anoerá ou anueráNativeBarkDiarrhea and bleeding.Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,20

(66) Lippiaalba (Mill.) N.E. Br. ex Britton & P. Wilson (Verbenaceae), IAN 194109Camelitana, erva cidreiraNativeLeaves and flowersPain and catarrh in the chest.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,01

(67) Luffa operculata (L.) Cogn.
(Cucurbitaceae), IAN 196013
Buchinha ou cabacinhaNativeLeaves, bark and fruitFlu, abortion and verminosis.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,02

(68) Machaerium lunatum (L.) Ducke
(Fabaceae), IAN 195973
AturiáNativeLeavesRheumatism.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(69) Macrolobium acaciifolium (Benth.) Benth.
(Fabaceae), IAN 196011
Faveira-araparíNativeBarkHealing.Maceration; 1 x 3 x daily and topical use 2 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(70) Mangifera indica L.
(Anacardiaceae), IAN 195965
MangaIntroducedLeaves and barkDiarrhea and intestinal infections.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,47

(71) Manicaria saccifera Gaerth.
(Arecaceae), IAN 195984
BussúNativeFruitInflammation in the stomach and born in the body (furunculosis).Maceration; 1 cup 3 x daily for 10 days.0,04

(72) Maquira calophylla (Poepp. & Endl.) C.C. Berg
(Moraceae), IAN 196012
MuiratingaranaNativeBarkCancer.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 20 days.0,04

(73) Maquira coriacea (H. Karst) C.C. Berg (Moraceae), IAN 196013MuiratingaNativeBarkMalaria.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(74) Melissa officinalis L.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 195947
Cidreira, erva-cidreiraIntroducedLeaves and inflorescencesHeadaches, digestive problems, anxiety and nervousness.Infusion; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(75) Mentha × piperita L.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 196014
HortelânzinhoIntroducedLeavesVerminoses and inflammations of the kidney, bladder and liver.Infusion; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,26

(76) Mentha arvensis L.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 196015
VickIntroducedLeavesEliminate phlegm from the chest, headache and flu.Syrup and infusion; 1 cup 3 x daily and inhale the steam 2 x daily for 7 days.0,08

(77) Mentha pulegium L.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 196016
Hortelân grandeIntroducedLeavesFlu and inflammation of the kidney.Syrup and infusion; 1 cup 3 x daily and inhale the steam 2 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(78) Mikania hirsutissima DC.
(Asteraceae), IAN 195691
Cipó-SucurijuNativeBarkDiarrhea and intestinal infections.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(79) Minquartia guianensis Aubl.
(Olacaceae), HAMAB 6910
AcapúNativeBarkVerminoses.Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(80) Montrichardia linifera (Arruda) Schott
(Araceae), IAN 194103
AningaNativeLeaves and inflorescencesHealing and general inflammation.Poultry, topical use 2 x daily for 8 days.0,09

(81) Mora paraensis Ducke
(Fabaceae), IAN 195702
Pracuúba brancaNativeBarkDiarrhea, inflammation of the body and irritation of the skin.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,17

(82) Musa balbisiana Colla.
(Musaceae), IAN 194111
BananeiraNativeLeavesHemorrhage and high blood pressure.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,06

(83) Ocimum basilicum L.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 195957
AlfavaquinhaIntroducedLeavesCough and catarrh in the chest.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(84) Ocimum campechianum Mill. (Lamiaceae), IAN 195974AlfavacãoIntroducedLeavesCough and catarrh in the chest.Syrup and infusion; 1 cup 3 x daily and inhale the steam 2 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(85) Ocimum micranthum Willd.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 195969
EsturaqueNativeLeavesFlu, fever and intestinal gas.Syrup and infusion; 1 cup 3 x daily and inhale the steam 2 x daily for 7 days.0,25

(86) Ocimum selloi Benth.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 196017
alfavava cheirosa de anisNativeLeaves and inflorescencesIntestinal gas, inflammation in the stomach, vomiting, flu and fever.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,02

(87) Ocotea cymbarum Kunth
(Lauraceae), IAN 196018
louro-mamorimNativeBarkInflammation in the body and muscle pain.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(88) Origanum vulgare L.
(Lamiaceae), IAN195970
Majerona da angolaIntroducedLeaves and inflorescencesPains in the body, eliminate phlegm, flu and fever.Infusion; 1 cup 3 x daily for 8 days.0,02

(89) Otacanthus azureus (Linden) Ronse (Plantaginaceae), IAN 195972CopaibinhaNativeLeavesBrave wound (leishmaniasis) and inflammation. Cataplasm, decoction and maceration; 1 cup 2 x daily for 10 days. Topical use 2 x in day for 7 days.0,62

(90) Ouratea hexasperma (St. Hill.) Benth.
(Ochnaceae), IAN 194112
BarbatimãoNativeBarkRheumatism and inflammation in the stomach.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,07

(91) Parahancornia amapa (Huber) Ducke
(Apocynaceae), IAN 196019
Leite do amapáNativeExsudateInfections.Exudate; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(92) Parkia pendula (Willd.) Benth. ex Walp. (Fabaceae), IAN 196010Comadre de azeite- visgoNativeBark and inflorescencesSkin wounds and bleeding from the skin.Decoction and maceration; topical use 2 x daily for 7 days.0,01

(93) Passiflora edulis Sims
(Passifloraceae), IAN 195936
Maracujá grandeNativeLeaves and barkSoothing, nervous irritation and inflammation of the stomach.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,24

(94) Passiflora tholozanii Sacco (Passifloraceae), IAN 196004Maracujá do matoNativeLeaves and barkBrave wound (leishmaniasis), inflammation and soothing.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,02

(95) Pedilanthus tithymaloides Poit.
(Euphorbiaceae), IAN 196021
Coromina, melhoralIntroducedBarkInflammation in the body and verminoses.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 10 days.0,04

(96) Pentachletra macroloba (Willd.) Kuntze
(Fabaceae), IAN 195962
PracaxiNativeLeaves, inflorescences and barkInflammation in the body and verminoses.Oil; ingest 1 teaspoon 3x a day for 7 days.0,83

(97) Peperomia pellucida (L.) Kunth (Piperaceae), IAN 195961Erva de jabotiNativeLeavesElimination of kidney stones, cough, sore throats and itchy skin.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 10 days.0,01

(98) Petiveria alliaceae L.
(Phytolaccaceae), IAN 196022
MucuracaaNativeLeaves and rootMalaria, pain and phlegm elimination from the chest.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,36

(99) Phyllanthus amarus Schumach. & Thonn.
(Phyllanthaceae), IAN 195955
Quebra pedraNativeAerial partsUrinary tract pain (Urinary tract infection).Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(100) Physalis angulata L.
(Solanaceae), IAN 195985
CamapúNativeRootAnemia and malária.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,07

(101) Platymiscium ulei Harms
(Fabaceae), IAN 196023
MacacaúbaNativeBarkElimination of kidney stones, cough and urinary inflammation.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,01

(102) Plectranthus ornatus Codd.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 194114
Boldo, boldinhoIntroducedLeavesFlu, acidity and inflammation of the stomach.Infusion; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,26

(103) Pogostemon heyneanus Benth. (Lamiaceae), IAN 196024OrizaIntroducedLeaves and inflorescencesFlu, phlegm elimination in the chest and cough.Syrup and infusion; 1 cup 2 x daily for 10 days. Topical use 2 x in day for 7 days.0,01

(104) Portulaca pilosa L.
(Portulacaceae), IAN 194098
Amor crescicoIntroducedLeavesPain in urine (urinary tract infection) and verminoses.Infusion; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,21

(105) Pourouma guianensis Aubl.
(Urticaceae), IAN 196025
EmbaubaranaNativeBarkBrave wound (leishmaniasis).Decoction and maceration ingest 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days Use topic 2 x on day for 7 days.0,04

(106) Pouteria procera (Mart.) T.D. Penn.
(Sapotaceae), IAN 196026
MaparajubaNativeBarkVerminoses and wounds on the skin.Decoction ingest 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(107) Psidium guajava L.
(Myrtaceae), IAN 195950
GoiabaNativeLeavesDiarrhea, intestinal and renal infections.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,39

(108) Quassia amara L.
(Simaroubaceae), IAN 195951
QuinaNativeLeavesMalaria.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,24

(109) Ruta graveolens L.
(Rutaceae), IAN 194106
ArrudaIntroducedLeavesEar pain (ear infection), inflammation in the uterus and skin irritations.Decoction ingest 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,23

(110) Sambucus australis Cham. & Schltdl.
(Adoxaceae), IAN 195958
SabugueiroNativeLeaves and barkMeasles and chicken pox.Cataplasm and decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days. Topical use 2 x a day for 7 days.0,02

(111) Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi (Anacardiaceae), IAN 194105Aroiera brancaNativeBarkHealing and inflammation.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days. Topical use 2 x a day for 7 days.0,05

(112) Senna reticulata (Willd.) H.S. Irwin & Barneby
(Fabaceae), IAN 196027
Pacapeá, barajo.NativeBarkElimination of liver stone and rheumatism.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,18

(113) Simaba multiflora A. Juss. (Simaroubaceae), IAN 196028Cajurana, Marupaúba.NativeBarkMalaria.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,05

(114) Siparuna guianensis Aubl. (Siparunaceae), IAN 195941CapitiúNativeLeaves and barkElimination of kidney stones, headache and muscle aches.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,01

(115) Spondias mombin L.
(Anacardiaceae), IAN 195999
TaperebaNativeLeavesInflammation of the mouth and throat and local massages.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,44

(116) Stryphnodendron adstringens Mart.
(Fabaceae), IAN 194113
BarbatimãoNativeBarkUrinary Tract Pain (Kidney Infections).Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,06

(117) Symphonia globulifera L. f
(Clusiaceae), IAN 194101
AnaniNativeBarkAnemia and malaria.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,11

(118) Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels
(Myrtaceae), IAN 194097
AmeixaIntroducedBarkDiarrhea and bleeding.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,07

(119) Terminalia catappa L.
(Combretaceae), IAN 195975
CastanholaIntroducedBarkMalaria.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(120) Theobroma cacau L.
(Malvaceae), IAN 195967
CacauNativeLeaves and seedCleaning of body wounds and verminoses.Decoction and maceration; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,06

(121) Theobroma grandiflorum (Willd. ex Spreng.) K. Schum.
(Malvaceae),
IAN 195966
CupuaçúNativeBark and fruitHigh and fortifying body pressure.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,03

(122) Triplaris surinamensis Cham. (Polygonaceae), IAN 195939Tachí da várzeaNativeBarkRheumatism.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(123) Uncaria guianensis (Aubl.) J.F. Gmel. (Rubiaceae), IAN 196011Jupindá vermelhoNativeLeaves and barkDiarrhea, hemorrhage and cancer.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,01

(124) Uncaria tomentosa (Willd.) DC. (Rubiaceae), IAN 195935JupindáNativeLeaves and barkDiarrhea, hemorrhage and cancer.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,75

(125) Unonopsis floribunda Diels (Annonaceae) IAN 195938Envira-sangueNativeBarkRheumatism and hemorrhage.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,04

(126) Vatairea guianensis Aubl.
(Fabaceae), IAN 196002
Fava de bolachaNativeBark and seedIrritation of the skin.Decoction; 1 cup 3 x daily for 7 days.0,05

(127) Virola surinamensis (Rol.) Warb. (Myristicaceae), IAN 195963VirolaNativeBark and fruitBorn in the body (furunculosis) and intestinal infections.Decoction and exudate as poultice; topical use 2 x a day for 7 days.0,62

(128) Vismia macrophylla Kunth
(Clusiaceae), IAN 195986
Lacre da folha grandeNativeBarkBrave wound (leishmaniasis) and skin irritation.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 10 days.0,04

(129) Vitex agnus-castus L.
(Lamiaceae), IAN 195968
Alecrim de angola, Pau de angolaIntroducedLeavesCough and phlegm elimination from the chest.Syrup; 1 teaspoon 3 times a day for 10 days.0,04

(130) Zingiber officinale Roscoe (Zingiberaceae), HAMAB 10286GengibreIntroducedRhizomeSore throat (inflammation of the throat) and inflammation in the joints.Decoction; 1 cup 2 x daily for 7 days.0,01

Native Species: plant that is natural, own of the region of forest of low várzea.
Species Introduced: a species that is established beyond its natural range, after being transported and introduced intentionally or accidentally by man.