Cayaponia tayuya
Brazilian medicinal vine root used by Amazonian tribes for sciatica, joint pain, neuralgia, and headache. Contains cucurbitacins with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. Also traditionally used for blood purification and skin diseases.
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GI upset, nausea. Cucurbitacins can be toxic in excess.
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