Molina scabra R. et P. Syst. (1798) 210. 
[Baccharis scabra (R. et P.) Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 424.] 
(taya) 
Women apply this plant crushed as one of the best remedies to 
strengthen sprains and contusions. 
Molina scandens R. et P. Syst. (1798) 205. 
[Baccharis scandens (R. et P.) Pers. Syn. 2 (1807) 424.] 
(chilca) 
The abundant resin of this scandent shrub is balsamic and 
corroborative. 
Pectis trifida nom. nud. 
(asccapichana; escoba amarga; escoba cimarrona; canchalagua 
cimarrona) 
This plant is an excellent febrifuge and stomachic, according to 
native belief. The natives use an infusion of it to cure malarial 
fevers. 
Polymnia resinifera nom. nud. 
(puhe; taraca) 
The natives employ the resin extensively to set broken bones 
and for neuralgias. It is applied in the form of plasters. 
Santolina tinctoria Mol. Sagg. Chil. (1782) 142. 
[Cephalophora glauca Cav. Icon. 6 (1801) 80, t. 599.] 
(poquil) 
This plant is the source of a beautiful and fast yellow dye. 
Scorzonera ciliata Forsk. Fl. Aegypt. Arab. (1775) 143. 
[Picridium tingitanum Desf. Fl. Atlant. 2 (1799) 220.] 
Scorzonera peruviana nom. nud. 
These are the species of “viper grass” officially named in the 
Peruvian pharmacopoeia of the 18th Century. 
Solidago secunda Sessé et Mog. Fl. Mex., Ed. 2 (1894) 188. 
(bullel) 
Solidago secunda yields a yellow dye. 
Triptilion spinosum R. et P. Syst. (1798)k 185. 
(Cited in the Relacion as Triptilion spinosa) 
(siempre viva) 
With a reputation of excellent diuretic properties, this species 
is extensively used in treating urinary ailments. 
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