Traditional Herbs from Agave attenuata
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- Take fresh agave leaves, wash them.
- Cut and apply the cut site to the wound.\u00a0
- Do this repeatedly until the wound dries.
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- Prepare fresh agave leaves to taste, wash thoroughly in running water.
- Crush the leaves then boil over low heat for 1 hour.
- Strain the boiled product.
- Drink.
What is Agave attenuata Looks like??
Parts of Agave attenuata that could be used
- Leaf
- Latex
- Root
Agave attenuata Distribution
The crown agave is native to Central Mexico, Northwest Mexico, Southwest Mexico, and was introduced to the Canary Islands, Libya, Madeira, Northern New Zealand, Sicily. This plant is widely used as an ornamental plant in gardens and has properties as a traditional medicine.Agroecology of Agave attenuata
Crown agave grows in the lowlands to the highlands at an altitude of 1,900 - 2,500 m above sea level. Likes full sun, sand and clay soil types, well-drained, and acidic soil pH conditions.
Morphology of Agave attenuata
- The softwood stem is round to which the leaves are attached.
- The leaves\u00a0grow tightly arranged in overlapping circles, thick, fleshy, lanceolate in shape with the tip covered in sharp spines, the edges of the leaves are flat.
- Flowers grow deep grains that reach 3.7 m in length form a structure like a wolf's tail, grayish yellow in color.
Cultivation of Agave attenuata
Propagation uses seeds (generative) and offsets (separation of offspring from the parent).
Agave attenuata, more details :
Chemical Content of Agave attenuataMono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate, 1,2-benzenedicarboxylic acid, n-docosane, eicosane, phenolics, flavonoids, saponins, and glycolic acid.
Benefits of Agave attenuata
Maintains bone health, improves nerve and muscle function, improves blood circulation, helps overcome digestive disorders, gastric fermentation, chronic constipation, burns, wounds and skin abrasions.
Simplisia of Agave attenuata
Another Facts for Agave attenuata :
Synonym of Agave attenuataAgave attenuata� var.� compacta� JacobiAgave attenuata var. serrulata A.Terracc.Agave attenuata var. subdentata Cels ex Carrière
Habitus of Agave attenuata
Succulents. Annual succulent, up to 1.5 m high
Habitat of Agave attenuata
- Mainland
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