The root is employed in tanning and to dye leather black. The 
mucilage from the tender stems and fresh shoots is applied to the 
kidneys “to lower the temperature of the blood” in severe fevers. 
The decoction and powder of the root are believed to be good 
astringents and have various therapeutic uses. 
CyYNOMORIACEAE 
Cynomorium placentoeforme nom. nud. 
(hatun pufuchrin) 
Indians eat the large red aments to restore energies spent on 
long walks and from hard physical labour. The cold infusion is 
drunk for the same purpose. 
UMBELLIFERAE 
Anethum parvum nom. nud. 
(eneldo cimarron) 
The natives employ this plant medicinally in place of dill. 
Apium graveolens L. Sp. PI. (1753) 264. 
(panul; apio silvestre) 
The natives of Chile eat the leaves green to stop hemorrhages of 
the mouth and to cure pulmonary troubles. 
ERICACEAE 
Arbutus parviflora nom. nud. 
(macha) 
The ripe fruits, though tasty and sweet, are intoxicating when 
eaten in excessive amounts. 
Thibaudia (?) 
(machamacha) 
The fruits bring on a drunkenness, if too many be eaten. The 
inebriation is especially severe in children. 
SAPOTACEAE 
Sideroxylon pendulum nom. nud. 
(pumachilca) 
The leaves and especially the young shoots are covered witha 
resin which has soothing properties. The crushed leaves and 
shoots are applied to bruises and contusions for relief of pain. 
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