Maytenus iligifolia " chuchuwasi "

Common Names: espinheira santa, cancerosa, cancerosa, chuchuwasi,
maiteno, limaosinho, chucchu huashu, chuchuhuasi

Parts Used: Bark, root, leaves

Indigenous people of the Amazon rainforest have been using the bark
of chuchuwasi medicinally and as admixture in the Ayahuasca brew for
centuries. The Peruvian name, chuchuhuasi, means "trembling back".

People along the Amazon believe that Chuchuhuasi is an aphrodisiac
and tonic and the bark soaked in the local rum (aguardiente) is a
popular jungle drink which is even served to tourists.

Preparation Method: tincture, brew

Traditional Use: aphrodisiac, as muscle relaxant and general tonic.
(to tones, balances, strengthens overall body functions)

Traditionally, 2-3 cups daily of a standard bark decoction or 3-5 ml of a
standard tincture three times daily is used for this rainforest remedy.
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