- Region
- South America
- Origin
- Northern and central Chile (Atacama, Coquimbo) and Argentina, in dry mountain areas
- Traditions
- Mapuche medicine
South America · Herb · № 869
Haplopappus baylahuen
Herb · South America
Bailahuén
Haplopappus baylahuen
A resinous shrub of the daisy family. A well-known Chilean tea for liver and bowel complaints; an effect has not been proven.
Safety notes
Not in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Traditional use is no proof of effect; consult a doctor or pharmacist if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, take medication or have a medical condition.
Cautions by tradition (1)
- Healing traditions of the Americas: Not in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Have persistent complaints assessed by a doctor.
Preparation
Leaves and twigs as a tea after meals.
Use in traditions
The name comes from Mapudungun (failawen or baylawen). The bitter, resinous tea is widely drunk in Chile for a heavy stomach and for liver and bowel complaints. The resin was also used externally on wounds.
Applications
Use by tradition
How different herbal traditions describe this herb. Amounts are traditional guidelines checked for obvious errors; they are not medical advice. For poisonous plants no dosage is given on purpose.
Healing traditions of the Americas
Attributed effects
For a heavy stomach and for liver and bowel complaints.
Preparation and amount
Steep a sprig for 5 to 10 minutes and drink after meals.
Caution: Not in pregnancy or breastfeeding. Have persistent complaints assessed by a doctor.
- Ways to prepare herbs
- Tea (infusion)