Cayaponia tayuya
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Cayaponia tayuya (tayuya or taiuiá) is a vine that grows in the Amazon region of South America, in the nations of Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. Its roots are used in herbal medicine.[1]
Studies in rodent models have shown that several cucurbitacins isolated from tayuya may have anti-inflammatory properties[2][3] and reduce damage from arthritis.[4] Some cucurbitacins can be made anti-rheumatic agent.[5]
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