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Bromeliaceae

Documentary entry

Bromelia balansae Mez

Bromelia balansae

Source topics

Infections and parasites Cultural practices and concepts

Historical record: anthelmintic

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Bromeliaceae

Documentary entry

Bromelia laciniosa Mart. ex Schult. & Schult.f.

Bromelia laciniosa

Source topics

Kidneys and urinary tract Digestive system

Historical record: diuretic

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

Bromeliaceae

Documentary entry

Ananas comosus (L.) Merr.

Pineapple

Source topics

Respiratory system

Documented local use: cough and expectoration

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Reported ethnobotanical use, not a treatment recommendation. Safety and efficacy are not established by the source; do not self-medicate.

Bromeliaceae

Documentary entry

Puya weberbaueri Mez

Puya weberbaueri

Source topics

Cultural practices and concepts Skin and injuries

Uses reported in northern Peru

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Limited ethnobotanical entry: reported uses, with effectiveness and safety unproven by this inventory. No home recipe or dose is proposed.

Bromeliaceae

Documentary entry

Tillandsia cacticola L.B.Sm.

Tillandsia cacticola

Source topics

Nervous system and mental health Digestive system

Uses reported in northern Peru

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Limited ethnobotanical entry: reported uses, with effectiveness and safety unproven by this inventory. No home recipe or dose is proposed.

Bromeliaceae

Documentary entry

Tillandsia recurvata (L.) L.

Tillandsia recurvata

Source topics

Digestive system

Documented local use: jaundice

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Reported ethnobotanical use, not a treatment recommendation. Safety and efficacy are not established by the source; do not self-medicate.

Bromeliaceae

Documentary entry

Tillandsia usneoides (L.) L.

Tillandsia usneoides

Source topics

Other documentary records General symptoms

Historical record: Astringent

Reported uses, not demonstrated

Historical record only. Do not prepare or consume this plant based on this notice.

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