Gnaphalium Viravira Mol. Sagg. Chil. (1782) 149. 354. 
(viravira) 
When crushed and applied as a cataplasm to contusions or 
ruptures, these plants are said to be very effective in 
“strengthening and curing the sore parts of the body.” 
Molina caespitosa R. et P. Syst. (1798) 206. 
[Baccharis caespitosa (R. et. P.) pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 425.] 
Molina obovata R. et P. Syst. (1798) 206. 
[Baccharis obovata (R. et P.) DC. Prodr. 5 (1836) 408.] 
Molina uniflora R. et P. Syst. (1798) 207. 
[Baccharis glutinosa Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 425.] 
(taya hembra) 
The crushed leaves are applied to sprains and contusions. 
Molina concava R. et P. Syst. (1798) 203. 
[Baccharis concava Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 425.] 
Molina linearis Less. in Linnaea 6 (1831) 139, 505. 
[Baccharis serrulata Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 423.] 
(romerillo) 
“When crushed and applied to ruptures and bruises, the leaves 
strengthen and aid the wounded parts.” 
Molina corymbosa R. et P. Syst. (1798) 210. 
[Baccharis corymbosa (R. et P.) Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 424.] 
Molina incana R. et P. Syst. (1798) 211. 
[Baccharis thyoides (R. et P.) Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 425.] 
Molina nitida R. et P. Syst. (1798) 204. 
[Baccharis nitida (R. et P.) Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 425.] 
Molina prostrata R. et P. Syst. (1798) 204. 
[Baccharis prostrata (R. et P.) Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 424.] 
Molina salicifolia R. et P. Syst. (1798) 210. 
[Baccharis salicifolia (R. et P.) Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 425.] 
All of these species are resinous shrubs, balsamic, aromatic 
and tonic. 
Molina emarginata R. et P. Syst. (1798) 202. 
[Baccharis emarginata (R. et P.) Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 424.] 
(tayo macho) 
Sprains and contusions are treated with this plant. 
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