AVOCADO |
Lauraceae |
Persea americana Mill.
|
1 |
2 |
Fruit used as food. The dried seed, when grated, is used to make a tea with boiling water, which can be chilled and taken once a day. |
PINEAPPLE |
Bromeliaceae |
Ananas comosus (L.) Merrill |
1 |
1 |
Consumed as juice; the skin is boiled, also used through infusion without sugar; digestive action. Drink while warm. |
SPANISH CHERRY |
Sapotaceae |
Mimusops elengi Linn. |
1 |
16 |
The fruit itself and the milk released by the fruit, when not very ripe, can be used for skin healing, both for bruising and for mosquito bites. |
BASIL |
Lamiaceae |
Ocimum basilicum Linn. |
7 |
6; 13; 14; 17; 19; 21; 24 |
It can be used as a seasoning for fish, and as a natural repellent. The infusion of the leaves serves for fever, pain in the liver and sore throat. |
APOAIA |
N. I. |
N. I. |
6 |
1; 4; 5; 6; 8; 11 |
Fever. |
ARAÇA-TINGA |
Myrtaceae |
Myrcianthes gigantea Legr. |
3 |
5; 6; 10 |
Used with an alcoholic drink (cachaça) |
ARITICUM DO MATO |
Annonaceae |
Rolinia sylvatica Mart. |
1 |
3 |
FruitEdible.
|
RUE |
Rutaceae |
Ruta graveolens Linn. |
3 |
2; 4; 8 |
Infusion of leaves to combat lice; repellent; can wash infectious wounds. Abortive. |
WORMWOOD |
Asteraceae |
Artemisia vulgaris Linn. |
1 |
1 |
Ornamental plant used around houses. Infusion of the leaves can be used to repel moths, and serves as seasoning for birds. |
ALOE |
Asphodelaceae |
Aloe arborensis Mill. |
10 |
1; 2; 12; 15; 16; 17; 19; 21; 23; 24 |
Its nectar or gelatinous pulp serves for wounds and burns. Healing effect, its nectar can still be used as dandruff shampoo and hair straightener. |
BACUPARI |
Clusiaceae |
Gracinia gardneriana (Planch. &Triana) |
4 |
3; 5; 8; 22 |
Used with an alcoholic drink (cachaça) |
INDIAN COLEUS |
Lamiaceae |
Plectranthus barbatus Andr. |
11 |
1; 4; 6; 8; 13;14; 17; 19; 21; 23;24 |
Teas are made with infusion of leaves for digestive problems. Note: Taking too much can be toxic. |
BUCUVA |
N. I. |
N. I. |
3 |
11; 18; 20 |
Seeds can be used to make fire by hitting them against one another. |
CAMBUCÁ |
Myrtaceae |
Pliniaedulis (Vell.) Sobral |
2 |
11; 20 |
Food; also used with an alcoholic drink (cachaça) |
LEMON GRASS |
Cyperaceae |
|
2 |
12; 24 |
Root infusion can be used for infections of the uterus, myoma and urinary tract infections. |
YAM |
Dioscoreaceae |
Dioscorea sp. |
10 |
1; 2; 4; 5; 6; 8; 10; 11; 13; 14 |
Food; roasted or stewed to make bread; when cut into slices, it can be used to bring down the fever from wounds. |
CARÁ ESPINHO |
Dioscoreaceae |
Dioscorea altissima Lam. |
4 |
1; 4; 6; 8 |
Food; it is collected from the bush in hills in the early summer. |
STRING LILLY |
Armarylidaceae |
Crinum americanum Linn. |
7 |
1; 4; 5; 6; 8; 10; 11 |
When boiled, it serves for stomach cancer (rich in alkaloids); the boil of the seed can be used for skin cancer and for hemorrhoids. Note: extremely bitter drink, difficult to drink. |
CHAPÉU DE COURO |
Alismataceae |
Echinodorus macrophyllus (Kunth) Micheli |
5 |
1; 2; 4; 8; 13 |
Infused leaves are used for rheumatism and joint infection. |
CIDREIRA DO MATO |
Chloranthaceae |
Hedyosmum brasiliensis Miq. |
9 |
1; 2; 4; 5; 6; 8; 10; 11; 13; 14 |
Leaves are used for fever, sunstroke and sinus infections (analgesic effect). |
SHIMBILLO |
Fabaceae |
Inga sp. |
7 |
4; 5; 6; 8; 10; 11; 14 |
Used as fruit. |
ERMESTICA |
N. I. |
N. I. |
3 |
11; 18; 20 |
The tree nectar is used to make fire and used as a candle; also used with an alcoholic drink (cachaça). |
ERVA DE LAGARTO |
Salicaceae |
Casearia sylvestris Sw. |
3 |
1; 2; 4 |
The infusion of the whole plant is used as a drink to help in rheumatism and for bathing. |
WORMSEED |
Amaranthaceae |
Dysphania ambrosioides Linn. |
1 |
1 |
Infusion of leaves is used for infections (for example, for women to take private baths in case of external infections). |
ESTOPA |
N. I. |
N. I. |
3 |
5; 11; 20 |
Used as wood to build and make handicrafts; it is a soft wood, easy to shape. |
FIGATIL |
Asteraceae |
Vernonia condensata Baker. |
1 |
1 |
Infusion of the leaves is used for digestion. |
FIGUEIRA GOIABA |
Moraceae |
Fícus gomelleira Kunth. |
4 |
5; 11; 18; 20 |
Wood that can be used in construction, and as firewood. |
GARUVA |
Lauraceae |
Cinnamomum glaziovii (Mez.) Kosterm |
4 |
5; 11; 18; 20 |
Hardwood formerly used to make canoes. |
GELOUZINHO |
Polygalaceae |
Caamembeca lauréola (A. St.-Hil. &Moq.) |
1 |
1, 4, 5, 6 |
The roots are used on bruises. It should be macerated; alternatively, a syrup with honey can be made and reduced in the fire. |
GINGER |
Zingiberaceae |
Zingiber officinale Rosc. |
8 |
1; 2; 12; 15; 16; 19; 23; 24 |
Used as seasoning; tea can be made from its root as an aid in sore throats. It has strong antibacterial effects; can be used to make juice. |
GUACO |
Asteraceae |
Mikania glomerata Spreng. |
10 |
1; 2; 12; 15; 16; 17; 19; 21; 23; 24 |
Infusion of the leaves is used for the flu and coughs. |
GUANANDI |
Calophyllaceae |
Calophyllum brasiliense Cambess. |
4 |
5; 11; 18; 20 |
Hardwood, used for construction. |
BRAZILIAN FERN TREE |
Fabaceae |
Schizolobium parahyba (Vell.) Blake. |
4 |
5; 11; 18; 20 |
It was used to make canoes. |
GUAVA |
Myrthaceae |
Psidium guajava Linn. |
4 |
5; 11; 18; 20 |
Construction; wood is easy to mold and is long lasting. |
GUINEA HENWEED |
Phytolaccaceae |
Petiveria tetrandra Gom. |
6 |
1; 4; 5; 6; 11; 12 |
It works as an insect repellent. |
MINT |
Lamiaceae |
Mentha spicata Linn. |
6 |
1; 7; 9; 12; 19; 23 |
Its leaves are soothing; it helps one sleep, and can be digestive; it can also be used as vermifuge. |
IMBICURU |
N. I. |
N. I. |
4 |
5; 11; 18; 20 |
Construction. |
BRAZILIAN GRAPETREE |
Myrtaceae |
Plinia cauliflora Mart. |
4 |
2; 4; 8; 14 |
One can make jam and tea from the fruit peel to combat diarrhea; also used with an alcoholic drink (cachaça). |
JABUTITANA |
Iridaceae |
Eleutherine sp. |
1 |
19 |
The bulb is boiled for treatment of diarrhea, and the leaves are infused with mint for treatment of fever. Yellow flower. |
MAÇARAN- DUVA |
Sapotaceae |
Manilkara huberi Ducke |
6 |
1; 4; 5; 6; 8; 11 |
Used with an alcoholic drink (cachaça). |
MENTRUZ DO MATO |
Brassicaceae |
Coronopus didymus Linn. |
1 |
3 |
It can be used (raw) in salads and in the treatment of stomach pains. Infusion in alcohol to rub on twisted areas and on the joints. |
MILOME |
Aristolo- chiaceae |
Aristolochia triangularis Cham. |
3 |
11; 15; 18 |
It is bottled, mixed with other herbs and mixed with cachaça. Used in the treatment of inflammations and rheumatic pains. |
PALHADE COBRIR (COVERING STRAW) |
Arecaceae |
Geonoma schottiana Mart. |
4 |
4; 6; 8; 10 |
Type of straw; it is braided to make mats used in covering houses (roofs); also used to make handicrafts and ornaments. |
PAU DE ÓLEO |
Fabaceae |
Copaifera trapezifolia Hayne. |
6 |
1; 4; 5; 6; 8; 11 |
It was formerly used as fuel for lamps; it can also be rubbed on twisted areas. |
PAU VIGARIO |
Fabaceae |
N. I. |
4 |
5; 11; 18; 20 |
Used as hardwood for construction; it can also be used to make canoes. |
PENICILLIN |
Amaranthaceae |
Alternanthera brasiliana (L.) Kuntze. |
7 |
1; 2; 6; 8; 10; 13; 23 |
One can make tea by infusing the leaves (for treating infections), or macerate the leaves and use them as plaster for bruised areas. |
BLACK-JACK |
Asteraceae |
Bidens hairy Linn. |
6 |
1; 4; 6; 10; 13; 22 |
Infusion of the seed or flower can be used to bathe the child when s/he has hookworm infection. |
POAIA |
Rubiaceae |
N. I. |
1 |
1 |
Used for treatment of fever. |
YARROW |
Asteraceae |
Achillea millefolium Linn. |
6 |
1; 4; 6; 7 9; 13 |
Infusion with leaves is used for chest pains, soothing and high blood pressure. |
GALE OF THE WIND |
Euphorbiaceae |
Phyllanthus niruri Linn. |
5 |
1; 2; 4; 8; 13 |
Infusion with leaves and roots is used as a drink, for the treatment of kidney stones. |
SABUGUEIRO |
Adoxaceae |
Sambucus australis. |
6 |
1; 4; 6; 19; 23; 24 |
Infusion of its leaves is used for skin problems and irritation (erysipelas). |
BUSHY MATGRASS |
Verbenaceae |
Lippia alba Mill. |
6 |
6; 7; 8; 9; 19; 24 |
Repellent for insects. |
CUMBUNGI |
Typhaceae |
Typha domingensis Pers. |
2 |
1; 25 |
Used to make crafts, and to weave mats and baskets. |
ARROWLEAF ELEPHANT EAR |
Araceae |
Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott. |
11 |
1; 2; 4; 5; 6; 8; 10; 11; 13; 14; 25 |
Food; its new leaves can be braised and used in a number of dishes; its stem can be heated up, cut into slices and consumed as a hot salad (similar to asparagus). |
TANCHANGEM |
Plantaginaceae |
Plantago australis Lam. |
8 |
1; 2; 3; 5; 8; 11; 13; 25 |
Its leaves can be used as raw salad; infusion of seeds and leaves may be used for stomachache, for making gauzes and for cancer treatment. |
TUCUM |
Arecaceae |
Bactris setosa Mart. |
7 |
1; 2; 5; 6; 8; 11; 14 |
It can be eaten as a fruit; one can eat the part that envelops the seed, which can also be broken and consumed. The toasted seed is used to make a coffee-like drink. |
BANANA UMBIGO |
Musaceae |
Musa spp. |
4 |
1; 2; 4; 8 |
One can eat the banana itself, or boil the part from which it is removed; one can also remove four leaves and dice the white part to use in salads. |
ACHIOTE |
Bixaceae |
Bixa orellana Linn |
6 |
1; 4; 5; 6; 14; 25 |
It can be used for culinary purposes; one can macerate its seeds and use it as a spice; indigenous peoples used its dye, not only for ornamental purposes, but also as insect repellent. |