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Virola Multiflora
''Virola'' is a genus of medium-sized trees native to the South American rainforest and closely related to other Myristicaceae, such as nutmeg. Species are known commonly as ''epená'', ''patricá'', or ''cumala''. They have glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of tiny yellow flowers, and may emit a pungent odor. Traditional use Several species of this genus have been used to create hallucinogenic snuff powders. Chemical constituents The tops of '' Virola oleifera'' have been shown to produce lignan-7-ols and verrucosin that have antifungal action regarding ''Cladosporium sphaerospermum'' in doses as low as 25 micrograms. Lignan-7-ols oleiferin-B and oleiferin-G worked for ''Cladosporium cladosporioides'' starting as low as 10 micrograms. Species About 76 species, including: *'' Virola aequatorialis'' *'' Virola albidiflora'' *'' Virola araujovii'' *'' Virola atopa'' *'' Virola bicuhyba'' *'' Virola boliviensis'' *'' Virola brachycarpa'' *'' Virola caducifolia'' *'' Virola c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Virola Koschnyi
''Virola'' is a genus of medium-sized trees native to the South American rainforest and closely related to other Myristicaceae, such as nutmeg. Species are known commonly as ''epená'', ''patricá'', or ''cumala''. They have glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of tiny yellow flowers, and may emit a pungent odor. Traditional use Several species of this genus have been used to create hallucinogenic snuff powders. Chemical constituents The tops of '' Virola oleifera'' have been shown to produce lignan-7-ols and verrucosin that have antifungal action regarding ''Cladosporium sphaerospermum'' in doses as low as 25 micrograms. Lignan-7-ols oleiferin-B and oleiferin-G worked for ''Cladosporium cladosporioides'' starting as low as 10 micrograms. Species About 76 species, including: *'' Virola aequatorialis'' *'' Virola albidiflora'' *'' Virola araujovii'' *''Virola atopa'' *'' Virola bicuhyba'' *'' Virola boliviensis'' *'' Virola brachycarpa'' *'' Virola caducifolia'' *'' Virola ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |