Liber Herbarum Minor (English)
The incomplete reference-guide to Herbal medicine

Rev.12-05-2020

Baboonwood

Plant

Family

Myristicaceae

English

Baboonwood, Ucahuba, Ucuuba, Wild nutmeg

Latin

Virola surinamensis (Rol. ex Rottb.) Warb., Myristica surinamensis Rol. ex Rottb., Virola surinamensis WARB., Myristica surinamensis

Plantparts

Cortex, foliage, Seeds, Unspecified

Diseases & Uses

Ungrouped Diseases & Uses

Abdominal bloating, Abdominal swelling, Abdominal trouble, Anal Itch, Anal itching, Anti-bacterial, Antibacterial Agent, Anti-eczemic, Anti-hemorrhoidal, antiseptic, Antitussive, Anusitis, Bactericidal, Bactericide, Bacteriostatic, baktericidal, Bilharzia, Bilharzia Worms, Bloating, Boil, colic, complaints of the stomach, cough depressing, Cough suppressant, Cutaneous Eruptions, disease of the stomach, disinfectant, Eczema, eruption, erysipelas, excema, furuncle, Furuncles, Gastropathy, haemorrhoids, Hemorrhoid, hemorrhoids, Ignis sacer, indigestion, inflammation of the mucous membrane of the mouth, Katayama fever, Mouth bath, Mouth rinse, mouthwash, Mouthwashes, Oral rinse, Piles, Pruritus ani, Rash, Rashes, reduces swellings, Schistosomiasis, skin eruption, Skin Eruptions, skin rashes, Snail fever, St. Anthony's fire, St Anthony's fire, Stomach aliment, stomach complaints, Stomach disease, stomach disorders, stomach problems, stomach trouble, Stomatitis, swellings, the rose, Used as an antiseptic

Warnings

Hallucinogen, hallucinogenic, induce hallucinations, intoxicant

TCM - Traditional Chinese medicine

TCM MERIDIAN: NA, Traditional Chinese medicine, Used in traditional Chinese medicin

Local (Geographical) use

Phytomedical use in Brazil, Phytomedical use in the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana)

Ingredients

 Decanoic acid, fat, Lauric acid, linoleic acid, Myristic acid, Oleic acid, Palmitic acid

Source: LiberHerbarum/Pn6788

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