What is Para- Para?
Native of humid and tropical regions of South America, this plant grows spontaneously in humid areas in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Paraguay, Peru and Venezuela. This species is exclusive of South America tropical territories, especially in the Amazon region, between 0 and 1,000
meters above sea level.
Botanical Classification:
Family: Euphorbiaceae (Euphorbs)
Scientific Name: Alchornea castaneifolia.
Common names: Iporuro, iporuru, ipururu, ipurosa, yacochigua,macochihua, niando, hiporuru macho, Colombia pajaro, pajaro arbol.
Parts Used: Leafs
Active Principles:
Alkaloids (alchorneine), anthranilic acid, aurons, quaternary bases, chalcons, steroids, sterols, phenols, flavons, flavonols, flavononols, saponins, pyrogallic tannins, xanthones and yohimbine. Other principles under research studies.
Benefits:
Aphrodisiac. It is also used for rheumatism and arthritis treatment.
Secondary effects and contraindications:
None reported.
