Aristeguietia gayana

Aristeguietia gayanum, or asmachilca, is a bush that grows up to 1 meter in height. It grows in the west-facing mountainsides and interandean valleys between 3600–4000 meters in altitude.

Asmachilca
Scientific classification
Kingdom:
Plantae
(unranked):
Angiosperms
(unranked):
Eudicots
(unranked):
Asterids
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Asteraceae
Genus:
Aristeguietia
Species:
A. gayanum
Binomial name
Aristeguietia gayanum
(Wedd.) R.M. King & H. Rob.
Synonyms

Eupatorium gayana[1]

Asmachilca is only found in Peru. It was traditionally used by the Incas for respiratory system complaints. Today, it is used in cooking, but tea is the most common preparation.

References
  1. Description of Image: Illustration of A.Eupatorium Gayanum B.E.Scopulorum (Aristeguietia gayana (Wedd.) R.M. King & H. Rob., )
  • Dabaghi-Barbosa, P; Mariante Rocha, A; Franco da Cruz Lima A; Heleno De Oliveira, B; Benigna Martinelli de Oliveira M; Gunilla Skare Carnieri, E; Cadena, SM; Eliane Merlin Rocha, M; et al. (2005). "Hispidulin: Antioxidant properties and effect on mitochondrial energy metabolism". Free Radical Research. 39 (12): 1305–15. doi:10.1080/13561820500177659. PMID 16298860.
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