Amazonian Plant Medicine Master Plants Plant Teachers Spirit Plants Susanna Raeven Raven Crest Botanicals susanna@ravencrestbotanicals.com
PAU D ARCO Tabebuia impetiginosa Common names: lapacho pau d arco Parts used: bark heartwood Properties: anti-fungal anti-bacterial anti-viral analgesic anti-inflammatory vermifuge anti-tumor
PAU D ARCO Tabebuia impetiginosa Uses Internally: decoction tincture Topically: oil salve cream vaginal douche
PAU D ARCO Tabebuia impetiginosa Applications Internally: candida ulcers diabetes rheumatism fevers infections cold/flu UT infection parasites dysentery Topically: fungal infections skin ulcers yeast infections/douche
DRAGON S BLOOD Croton draco Common names: Sange de Drago Sange de Grado Parts used: resin/sap Properties: anti-fungal anti-bacterial anti-fungal anti-inflammatory vulnerary relieves itching seals wounds
DRAGON S BLOOD Croton draco sustainably harvested Uses Internally: pure resin low dose 1-2 drops Topically: apply pure resin
DRAGON S BLOOD Croton draco Applications Internally: gastric ulcers diabetic neuropathy Topically: wounds vaginal discharge eczema psoriasis insect bites rashes fungal infections herpes
COPAIBA Copaifera spp. Common names: copaiba copal Parts used: oleo resin/sap Properties: analgesic anti-fungal anti-bacterial anti-inflammatory vulnerary soothes and softens dries secretions inhibits tumor growth expectorant anti-tussive
COPAIBA Copaifera spp. sustainably harvested tapped like maple trees Uses Internally: pure resin Topically: pure resin combines very well with dragon s blood
COPAIBA Copaifera spp. Applications Internally: respiratory infections gastric ulcers Topically: wounds eczema psoriasis insect bites rashes fungal infections muscle pain in skin care products Incense
COPAIBA Copaifera spp.
CHUCHUHUASI Maytenus krukovii Common names: chuchuwasi chuchuwasa trembling back Parts used: bark Properties: analgesic muscle relaxant aphrodisiac anti-inflammatory increases stamina improves energy inhibits tumor growth adrenal suport plant teacher
CHUCHUHUASI Maytenus krukovii sustainably harvested Uses Internally: decoction tincture go-juice (soaked in sugar rum)
CHUCHUHUASI Maytenus krukovii Applications Internally: muscle pain arthritis rheumatism menstrual pain stomach aches low libido low energy/stamina adrenal exhaustion skin tumors immune tonic Combines well with cat s claw
CAT S CLAW Uncaria tomentosa Common names: uña de gato cat s claw Parts used: inner vine bark Properties: immune stimulant anti-inflammatory anti-oxidant inhibits tumor growth tones and balances detoxifies analgesic lowers blood pressure lowers cholesterol
CAT S CLAW Uncaria tomentosa Uses Internally: decoction tincture capsules Topical: salve
CAT S CLAW Uncaria tomentosa Applications Internally: muscle pain arthritis rheumatism ulcers tumors immune tonic UTI chronic inflammation IBS reduces blood clots Topically: salve with camphor for muscle and joint pain Combines well with chuchuwasi for arthritis
CAT S CLAW Uncaria tomentosa
TAHUARI Tabebuia serratifolia Common names: yellow lapacho Pau d arco amarillo Parts used: bark Properties: anti-inflammatory anti-bacterial anti-tumor hepato protective lowers fevers anti-tumor plant teacher
TAHUARI Tabebuia serratifolia Uses Internally: decoction tincture Applications Internally: urinary disorders hepatitis infections gastric ulcers eczema rheumatism cancer (together with cat s claw)
PIRI-PIRI Cyperus articulatus Parts used: rhizome Properties: aids digestion anti-spasmodic carminative anti-yeast anti-bacterial anti-convulsive eases menopausal symptoms
PIRI-PIRI Cyperus articulatus Applications Internally: diarrhea dysentery gas cramps nausea vomiting convulsions hot flashes morning sickness edema Topically: bath for protection good luck charm
BOBINSANA Calliandra angustifolia Common names: bobinsana bobinzana Parts used: bark Properties: stimulant anti-inflammatory cytotoxic to cancer cells diuretic dream teacher
BOBINSANA Calliandra angustifolia Uses Internally: decoction tincture
BOBINSANA Calliandra angustifolia Applications Internally: low energy arthritis rheumatism inflammation cold uterine disorders edema Topically: bath to increase resistance to cold
RENAQUILLA Clusia rosea Common names: renaquilla Parts used: bark and heartwood Properties: immune stimulant anti-inflammatory inhibits tumor growth tones and balances the females reproductive system hepato protective analgesic
RENAQUILLA Clusia rosea Uses Internally: decoction tincture Applications Internally: back problems arthritis alignment of bones and ligaments yeast infections uterus prolapse bladder prolapse
CHIRIC SANANGO Brunfelsia grandiflora Common names: manaca fever plant Parts used: root Properties: analgesic reduces fever anti-inflammatory sedative plant teacher
CHIRIC SANANGO Brunfelsia grandiflora Uses Internally: decoction tincture Applications Internally: rheumatism arthritis veneral disease fevers chills cold and flu added to ayahuasca plant teacher during dieta
AYAHUASCA Banisteriopsis caapi Common names: ayahuasca ayawaska vine of the dead Parts used: bark and heartwood
AYAHUASCA Banisteriopsis caapi Uses In shamanistic ritual: decoction together with chacruna or another DMT containing plant
AYAHUASCA yellow, black, white, red
CHACRUNA Psychotria viridis Common names: chacruna pintorera de la selva Parts used: leaves Properties: contains DMT hallucinogenic when cooked with ayahuasca vine
AYAHUASCA preparation
AYAHUASCA preparation
AYAHUASCA el corazon de ayahuasca
AYAHUASCA shipibo tribe
AYAHUASCA shipibo art
TOBACCO - MAPACHO Nicotiana rustica Common names: mapacho Parts used: leaf, fermented Ceremonial uses: drinking sopla hape plant teacher
TOBACCO - MAPACHO Nicotiana rustica Common names: mapacho Parts used: leaf, fermented Ceremonial uses: drinking sopla hape plant teacher
TOBACCO - MAPACHO Nicotiana rustica Common names: mapacho Parts used: leaf, fermented Ceremonial uses: drinking sopla hape plant teacher
TOBACCO - MAPACHO Nicotiana rustica
TOBACCO - MAPACHO Nicotiana rustica
PALO SANTO Bursera graveolens Common names: palo santo Parts used: heart wood Ceremonial uses: smudging for cleansing and protection
PALO SANTO Bursera graveolens Smudging: wood incense sticks resin
AGUA de FLORIDA Ceremonial uses: sopla applying to crown and heart chakra for cleansing and protection change/shift in energy
AGUA de FLORIDA