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Asmachilca
Asmachilca (Eupatorium gayanum) is a bush that grows up to 1 meter in height. It grows in the occidental mountainsides and interandean valleys between 3600-4000 meters in altitude. This plant is only found in Peru. It is used since the times of the Incas for the treatment of respiratory system complaints. It is used as a cooking. It has an expectorant action and has been used to treat asthma.
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