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Curare vine Medicinal Plants of the Climatron®
Hunters in the Amazon used a plant mixture called curare on arrows to paralyze prey animals. Scientists found a chemical in curare, D-tubocurarine, which was used for decades as a muscle relaxant during surgery. The native tribes who discovered the use of curare did not get fair credit for their knowledge. Today, they would get a share of the profits from a new drug. Curare roots are used in Brazil as a diuretic and to treat kidney problems. Disclaimer: This information is intended as an introduction to medicinal plants of the Climatron®. It is for educational purposes only. The Missouri Botanical Garden makes no claims to the medicinal effects of these plants. In fact, plants may be harmful or even deadly if taken for the wrong conditions, used in excessive amounts, or combined with other drugs. Consult your doctor about your health conditions and the use of plant-based remedies.
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