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pareira brava
Scientific Name: Cissampelos pareira
Family: Menispermaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Shrub, Vine
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Pareira Brava: A Botanical Overview
Pareira Brava, also known as Virgin Vine, Ice Vine, Velvet Leaf, Pareire, or Pereira Brava, refers to the root of the South American vine Chondodendron tomentosum. It has a history of use in traditional medicine and is currently used in homeopathy.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions the plant as a climbing shrub, indicating potential for it to be grown in gardens or even indoors.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Chondodendron tomentosum
- Family: Menispermaceae
- Synonym: Cocculus (in some contexts, though this may require further clarification to determine the specific species referred to)
- Alternative Name: Cissampelos Pareira
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to South America.
- Also found in the West Indies and the "Spanish Main".
Morphological Characteristics
- Described as a climbing shrub.
- Grows to a height of twelve to fifteen feet.
- The root, the primary part used, is described as being in subcylindrical, somewhat tortuous pieces, about 10 to 15 cm (4 to 6 inches) long, varying in thickness.
Traditional and Current Uses
- Historically used as a diuretic, tonic, and aperient.
- Currently used in homeopathy, particularly for urinary problems.
Quirky Facts
- The name "Pareira Brava" comes from Portuguese, meaning "wild vine" (parreira brava).
Further Resources
- Materia Medica by Cyrus Maxwell Boger: full book available on materiamedica.info.