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Arrayan (Myrcianthes sp)
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Arrayan leaves, from the Peruvian rainforest are traditionally used as a smudging incense during Ayahuasca rituals. The Arrayán has medicinal uses for the Mapuche people. The fruit is eaten as candy or used to make a drink called "Chicha". It is also grown in gardens and as bonsai as a decorative plant for its glossy evergreen foliage, in beautiful contrast to the slender red stems. It has become naturalised in parts of Ireland and western Great Britain. |
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Camu Camu (Myrciaria dubia)
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Eucalyptus (Eucalyptus globulus)
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Eucalyptus globulus, indigenous to Australia and Tamania, is nowadays found around the world. The fragrance of the leaves is well known and appreciated. They were used in traditional Aboriginal medicine. Eucalyptus leaves are known to help soothe the common cold, ease respiration, and help maintain a normal blood glucose level.(1) The oil derived from the leaves has a wide variety of uses: in aromatherapy, medicine, cosmetics and food flavoring. |