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Agave americana

(Century Plant)

Agavaceae

Traditional remedy or use: Leaves used to make paper, fiber for clothing, sisal for rope, soap. Poultice to remedy itching, bruises and wounds. A. lechuguilla used to make poison arrows. Beverages tequila, pulque, and mescal made from Agave.

Modern remedy or use: Used in steroids and birth control pills and to treat digestive problems and ulcers.

Comments: Skin irritant

Agave americana

  Agave americana

Agave americana

 

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