Introduction:

The Amazon rainforest is known for its rich biodiversity.   The rare plants of the Amazon not only create a unique natural environment, but have been used by ancient civilizations for their powerful medicinal properties.

Some useful plants:

 Wasai

Great for kidney health, the root of the Wasai tree is often ground up and prescribed as a diuretic.

Lapacho

Seventy percent of plants with anticancer properties exist only in the Amazon, and this is one of them! Currently, this incredible medicinal plant is used to treat cancer, alleviate pain from chemotherapy, and fight infections.

 Cordoncillo

This plant is useful as an anesthetic for those who are ill or have suffered an injury. By simply chewing on the leaves, your mouth will go numb. Rub it on a wound for the same effect.

Tawari Tree Bark

The bark of this treat has anticancer properties and is useful in treating infection, cancerous cells, tumors, and inflammation.

Sodo

The aromatic Sodo plant can be used to cure addiction (including alcoholism).

Pusangade Motelo

This medicinal plant is used to relieve anxiety and has a calming effect on the consumer, a good alternative to clinically-produced psychotropic medications.

 Cola de raton (Rat’s Tail)

While the name hardly suggests it, cola de raton is used to help with digestion.

Canellila

Often used to treat women with ovarian cysts, Canellila is also believed to be one of the medicinal plants that could increase the likelihood of conception.

Brazilian Ginseng (Suma)

An aphrodisiac, healing tonic, energizer, and immune system enhancer, Suma does a lot of good. On top of all that, it also has anti-cancer properties!

Shapumvilla

It is said to have coagulant properties, this medicinal plant is used to stop bleeding.

Conclusion:

The above are only few of some 30,000 medicinal plants found in the Amazon Rainforest. There are so many unexplored medicinal plants in the rainforest, many of whose uses have yet to be discovered.

So far, this includes plants that can be used for AIDS, cancer, diabetes, arthritis, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s drugs and cures, and hopefully many more in the future!