Common Name
Bitter vine, Climbing hemp vine
Family
ASTERACEAE
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Spanish Name
Guaco blanco, Vid amarga, trepadora de cáñamo
- Grows well on full sun exposure climbing on bushes.
- Has been used to treat disorders of the upper respiratory tract, infections of various kinds of bacteria, protozoa, molds and yeasts, as well as treating snake bites, insect stings, and serves as an anti inflammatory and analgesic.
- Pollinated mainly by stingless bees. PROPAGATION: seeds and cuttings