7037. Pareira

Nomenclature

Pareira brava.

Description and references

Dried root of Chondodendron platiphyllum (A. St. Hil.) Miers, C. microphyllum (Eichl.) Mold., and C. tomentosum Ruiz et Pavon, Menispermaceae. Habit. Brazil. Constit. Bebeerine, chondrodine, fatty acids, tannin.

Therapeutic Category

Diuretic, anti-infective (urinary).