Healing herbs in Uruguay

My love for healing herbs brought me to the Garden Nursery Pachamama - the best I have ever seen. It was amazing - but I was CONFUSED. Of course the plants are labelled in Spanish which didn't help me much. I decided to make a course about herbalism at the "Instituto Paracelso". So my knowledge about the plants here in Uruguay and their names increased thanks to our proficient instructor Carlos Guerra who is also the Director of the "Instituto Paracelso". Thank you Carlos! The pictures are published with his kind permission.
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You can buy the plants and also trees and shrubs (mainly fruit and berries) at Vivero Pachamama.

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English	Spanish	Scientific name	Healing properties
Agave	Maguey	Agave	Antiseptic, wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties, used externally
Aloe Vera	Aloe Vera	Aloe barbadensis	Excellent treatment for skin conditions such as burns and eczema.
Anamu	Guine	Petiveia alliacea	Kills cancer cells, stimulates the immune system
Angelica root	Angelica	Angelica Archangelica	Medicine to stimulate gastric secretion, treat skin disorders, flatulence, and rheumatism.
Angel's Trompet	Floripondio	Brugmansia arborea	Poisonous plant, hallucinogenic drug, poisonous to: Cats, Dogs,
Araza	Araza	Eugenia stipitata	Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antispasmodic effects.
Artichoke	Alcaucil	Cynara scolymus	Artichokes are probably best known for their cholesterol reducing and liver protecting properties.
Autumn mandrake	Mandragora	Mandragora autumnalis	Poisonous, only in homeopathic, sleep inducing, joint pain, asthma, depression
Avocado	Palta	Persea americana	Reduces blood pressure, cardiotonic, use in cosmetics
Ayahuasca	Ayahuasca	Banisteriopsis caapi	Psychoactive drug, used by shamans
Basil	Albahaca	Ocimum basilicum	Anti-inflammatory, combats bowel inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis.
Bay leaves	Laurel	Laurus nobilis	Immune booster, wound healing and anti-viral
Black current	Grosellero Negro	Ribes nigrum	Boosts immune system, antioxidant capabilities
Blackberry	Zarzamora	Rubus Fruticosus	Against diarrhea. astringent, blood purifying, skin impurities
Blue Vervain	Verbena	Verbena Hastata	Diuretic, Respiratory disorders, soothing
Boldo	Boldo	Boldean fragans	Supports the gallbladder, calms upset stomachs
Borage	Borraja	Borago officinalis	Diuretic, demulcent, emollient, digestive
Broadleaf Plantain	llanten	Plantago major	Blood purifying, expectorant, antibacterial, diuretic, cough
Bushy Matgrass	Salvia trepadora	Lippia Alba	Against headache and migraine
Cabbage	Rabano	Brassica oleracea L.	Rheumatism, gout, inflammations
Calaguala	Calaguala	Campyloneurum angustifolium	Blood-purifying, sudorific, against skin diseases and rheumatism
Calendula	Calendula	Calendula officinalis	Calendula is applied to the skin to reduce pain and swelling (inflammation) and to treat poorly healing wounds
Camphor	Alcanfor	Cinnamomum camphora	Camphor as an essential oil is stimulant, antispasmodic, antiseptic, decongestant, anesthetic, sedative, antineuralgic, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, also against insects
Castor Bean	Tartago	Ricinus Communis	Used as a laxative, Castor oil should be applied topically for getting relief from general muscle aches, arthritis and back ache.
Chacruna	Chacruna	Psychotria viridis	It is known primarily as an additive to the ayahuasca brew used in South and Central America.
Chamomile	Manzanilla	Chamaemelum nobile	Digestive disorders, flatulence, cramps
Cinnamon tree	Canelero	Cinnamorum zeilanicum	Anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-septic, local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, rubefacient (warming and soothing), carminative and anti-flatulent properties.
Coffee plant	Cafe	Coffea	Stimulant, the shrub can reach a height of 16 feet
Comfrey	Confrei	Symphytum	Externally for its uses as in healing wounds, inflammation, bruises, muscle and joint aches
Common Mullein	Gordolobo	Verbascum thapsus	Demulcent, emollient and astringent, useful in pectoral complaints and bleeding of the lungs and bowels
Common rue	Ruda	Ruta graveolens	Relieves cramps, improves blood circulation, combats flatulence
Coriander	Cilantro	Coriandrum sativum	Anti bacterial and antiseptic, digestive, antispasmodic
Dandelion	Diente de Leon	Taraxacum officinale	Diuretic, used in kidney and liver disorders
Digital	Digital	Digitalis purpurea	The homeopathic remedy digitalis is primarily used to treat heart ailments
Echinacea	Equinacea	Echinacea angustifolia	Stimulates the body's immune system, fights infections, especially the common cold, the flu, and other upper respiratory infections.
English Ivy	Hiedra	Hedera helix	Expectorant properties, stimulates mucus glands
Ephedra	Ephedra	Ephedra fragilis	Medical plant, psychoactive, stimulating, dangerous when overdosed
Espinheira santa	Congorosa	Maytenus ilicifolia	Tree, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, estrogenic effect, pain reliever
Evening primrose	Onagra	Oenothera	Tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of obesity, seeds for skin and blood vessels
Fennel	Hinojo	Foeniculum vulgare	Remedy for gas, acid stomach, gout, cramps, colic and spasms, calming
Fig	Higuera	Ficus carica	Figs are used for their mild, laxative action
Fireweed	Epilobio	Epilobium angustifolium	A treatment for prostate and urinary problems including benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate, and for various gastrointestinal disorders
Ginger	Jengibre	Zingiber officinale	Warming remedy, lowering high blood pressure, anti-viral, cold and flu remedy
Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair)	Ginkgo Biloba	Ginkgo Biloba	Stimulates the brain and reduces short-term memory loss, improves blood circulation
Greater Celandine	Celidonia	Chelidonium Majus	homeopathic, (poisonous), liver and biliary system.
Guava	Guayabo	Psidium guajava	Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiarrheal, antimutagenic properties.
Hawthorn	Crataegus, Espino blanco	Crataegus monogyna	Beneficial to the cardiovascular system
Hemlock	Cicuta	Conium maculatum	Poisonous, only used as a homeopathic remedy
Hollyhock	Malvarrosa	Alcea rosea	Emollient, demulcent and diuretic properties
Horehound herb	Marrubio	Marrubium vulgare	Anti inflammatory effects, Bronchitis, cough
Horse-chestnut	Castaño de Indias	Aesculus hippocastanum	Varicose veins, hemorrhoids, swollen veins
Horsetail	Cola de caballo	Equisetum	Relieves rheumatism, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, blood-cleansing
Juniper	Enebro	Juniperus communis	Digestion problems, loss of appetite, infections
Lady's mantle	Pie de Leon	Alchemilla vulgaris	Particularly for women's diseases, blood purifying, diuretic, relieves cramps
Lavender	Lavanda	Lavandula officinalis	Lavender is used for restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression. It is also used for a variety of digestive complaints including meteorism.
Lemon Balm	Melisa (toronjil)	Melissa officinalis	Calming effects (anxiety, sleep problems, restlessness), antioxidant, protects brain cells,
Lemon Beebrush	Cedron	Aloysia citrodora	Protects your muscles, reduces inflammation, boosts the immune system, calms the stomach, reduces fevers, soothes nerves, and clears up congestion
Lemongrass	Lemongrass	Cymbopogon citratus	Reduces fevers, bowel spasms, soothing
Marcela	Marcela	Achyrocline satureioides	Respiratory disorders, kills viruses and bacteria
Marjoram	Mejorana	Origanum majorana	Calming the stomach and digestive system, eliminating flatulence, curing or preventing basic intestinal infections
Mexican tea	Paico	Dysphania ambrosioides	anti-parasite, carminative, vermifuge, digestive
Milk thistle	Cardo Mariano	Silybum marianum	Recommended herb for liver health, contains numerous anti-aging properties, works as a free radical scavenger and powerful antioxidant
Mother of Thousands	Aranto	Kalanchoe daigremontiana	Used externally: inflammations, ulcers, athlete's foot, eczema, warts
Myrtle	Arrayan	Myrtus communis	Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, expectorant properties
Night Shade	Belladona	Atropa belladonna	homeopathic, against inflammation (poisonous
Orchid tree	Pata de vaca	Bauhinia forficata	Effective against Diabetes Mellitus
Oregano	Oregano	Origanum vulgare	Antioxidant , anti-fungal, antibiotic, pain reliever
Parsley	Perejil	Petroselinum crispum	Rich in many vital vitamins, keeps the immune system strong, relieves joint pain
Passion fruit	Maracuya	Passiflora edulis	Relaxing, antispasmodic, stimulating and uplifting effect
Peppermint	Menta Piperita	Mentha piperita	Antispasmodic, cholagogue, prevents flatulence, antibacterial
Peruvian Pepper tree	Anacahuita	Schinus molle	Antimicrobial and antiseptic against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections;
Peruvian torch cactus	San Pedro	Trichocereus peruvianus	Psychoactive plant
Rosemary	Romero	Rosmarinus officinalis	Boosting memory, anti-inflammatory, improves circulation, antibacterial
Saffron	Azafran	Crocus sativus	Anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties
Sage	Salvia comun gris	Salvia officinales	Gingivitis, gingival bleeding, sore throat
Silver Linden	Tilo	Tilia Tomentosa	Calming, relaxing, blood-cleansing, expectorant, sudorific
Sorrel	Acedera	Rumex acetosa	Cools inflammation, diuretic, blood-cleansing and expectorant
Southern Elder	Sauco	Sambucus Australis	Catarrh, cough
Southern wood	Abrotano	Artemisia abrotanum	Southernwood was used traditionally for cramps, urinary disorders, menstrual pain and cough as well as antidote against snake bites or other poisonous animals.
Spade leaf	Centella Asiatica	Hydrocotyle asiatica L	Sunburn, skin injuries
Speedwell	Veronica	Veronica Officinalis	Externally in ointments to treat skin inflammations, wounds and eczema. Tonic, relaxing, diuretic, blood-purifying.
St. John's Wort	Hiperico	Hypericum perforatum	Antidepressant, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Stevia	Stevia	Stevia Rebaudiana	Diabetes, lowers blood pressure, weight control
Stinging nettle	Ortiga	Urtica	Perfect for purification and detoxification, blood purifying, beneficial effect on hair growth
Stonebreaker	Quiebrapiedras	Phyllanthus niruri	Kidney- and bladderstones
Sundew	Drosera	Drosera Capensis	For dry coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma and "bronchial cramps".
Sunflower	Girasol	Helianthus annuus	Diuretic, expectorant, against coughs, colds and whooping cough
Thornapple	Estramonio	Datura stramonium	Homeopathic remedy, used for treating various disorders of the nervous system
Thyme	Tomillo	Thymus Vulgaris	Cough, disinfection, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial
Tree tobacco	Palan Palan	Nicotiana glauca	stimulating, narcotic, ingestion of the leaves can be fatal
Turmeric	Curcuma	Curcuma longa	Anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties, stomach disorders, protects the liver from toxins
Valerian	Valeriana	Valeriana Officinalis	Calming, relaxing, antispasmodic
Vitex (Chaste tree)	Agnus Castus	Vitex Agnus-Castus	A supreme hormonal tonic for women
Watercress	Berro	Nasturtium officinale	Stimulant and expectorant in the treatment of coughs and bronchitis
Wormwood (Mugwort)	Artemisia	Artemisia	Antispasmodic, stimulates blood circulation, soothing, stimulates digestion, expels worms
Wormwood	Ajenjo	Artemisia absinthium	Stimulates digestion and prevents heartburn and gas, boosts energy
Yarrow	Milenrama	Achillea millefolium	Gynecological illnesses, diaphoretic, astringent, tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic
Yerba Mate	Yerba Mate	Ilex Paraguariensis	Tonic, diuretic, stimulant, depurative, stimulates digestion, weight loss aid, energizing