ILLEA - Latin American Institute for Environmental Studies

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The tea made from its leaves is tonic, laxative, and detoxifying.

Rhamnus purshianus, popularly known as cascara sagrada, is a plant native to North America, with various uses in traditional medicine, mainly as a laxative. Its properties are attributed to the compounds present in its bark.

• Laxative: Cascara sagrada is used to treat occasional constipation, aiding in bowel function.

• Other uses: In some cultures, the plant is also used to treat mild digestive problems, such as indigestion and gas.

Plant Catalog

Pará cress or Jambu

Caboclo Lavender

Cafezal Chicory

maidenhair fern

Malabar spinach

Scented Grass - Lemongrass

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St. Lucias herb

St. Peters wort

Espinheira - Santa

Scented Geranium

rose apple tree

Giant Passion Fruit

Penicillin or Parakeet

Surinam cherry tree

Pomegranate tree

parilla parsley

Velame-do-campo

Brazilian mullein