Lippia pseudothea
Schau
Capitao do matto
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Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Description
A tropical herb or shrub in the Verbenaceae family.
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Edible Uses
The leaves are used as a tea. The taste is pleasantly aromatic and agreeable to the palate. At one time this was a popular alternative to conventional tea from Camellia sinensis and is still preferred by some.
Medicinal Uses
The leaves are antirheumatic, antispasmodic, pectoral and stimulant. They are used in the treatment of catarrhal conditions
Distribution
A tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Brazil, South America,
Also Known As
Cha de frade
References (2)
- Hedrick, U.P., 1919, (Ed.), Sturtevant's edible plants of the world. p 384
- Oliviera V. B., et al, 2012, Native foods from Brazilian biodiversity as a source of bioactive compounds. Food Research International 48 (2012) 170-179
