Saturday, November 19, 2011

Lemon verbena (Juanilama de liomon)

Lippia alba
Menstrual cramps, stomach problems, colds, arthritis

Essential oil of the leaves was found antiparasitic effect against Leishmania protozoan known as papalomoyo Costa Rica. (Arevalo, 2009)

Respiratory infections, the leaves have properties against bacteria that cause these diseases. (Caceres,sf)

Caceres, A, sf. Screening of antibacterial activity of plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. Retrieved on January 11, 2012. http://biblioteca.usac.edu.gt/libro/USAC/digi/USAC_633, 88_C118.pdf

Arevalo, Y, 2009. Vitro evaluation of the activity of essential oils from Colombian plants on Leishmania braziliensis. Retrieved on January 11, 2012. http://www.ciencias.unal.edu.co/unciencias/data-file/farmacia/revista/V38N2_01_aceites.pdf

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