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Jergon Sacha from Peru – Powdered Root, Dracontium loretense
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Powdered root sold as jergon sacha and labelled Dracontium loretense, a name now listed as a synonym of Dracontium spruceanum in the arum family (Araceae). The Maya Herbs pouch is marked Made in Peru. Packs of 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg are available.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Name on the label: Dracontium loretense K.Krause
- Accepted name: Dracontium spruceanum (Schott) G.H.Zhu
- Family: Araceae (arum family)
Smart Seeds & Herbs · 50 g / 250 g / 1 kg
Dracontium root powder from Peru
This product is the root of jergon sacha, ground to a light beige powder. The kraft pouch carries a green Maya Herbs label reading Jergon Sacha, Dracontium loretense, Powder and Made in Peru, and names Maya World Trading BV in Haarlem, the Netherlands. The supplier listing for reference 2480 gives root as the plant part, powder as the form and Peru as the country. Mycotrop offers 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.
- 50 g / 250 g / 1 kg
- Araceae
- Root
- Powder
- Name on the label
- Dracontium loretense K.Krause
- Accepted name
- Dracontium spruceanum (Schott) G.H.Zhu
- Family
- Araceae (arum family)
- Other synonyms
- Echidnium spruceanum, Cyrtosperma spruceanum, Dracontium carderi
- Common name
- Jergon sacha (supplier)
- Plant part
- Root
Traditional use
Dracontium spruceanum, the accepted name for the plant the label calls Dracontium loretense, is a cormous aroid of tropical America, from Central America to the Amazon. In Peru it is known as jergón sacha; jergón is the common name there for snakes of the genus Bothrops (Horackova et al. 2023).
According to a 2023 ethnobotanical study, its corm is associated with venomous snakes in Amazonian folk medicine and is part of the pharmacopoeia of Cashinahua (Huni Kuin) herbalists in Peru. The published work deals mainly with its chemistry: oxylipins, ceramides and cerebrosides.
| Known compounds | Oxylipins, ceramides and cerebrosides isolated from the corm of D. loretense (Benavides et al. 2009; Napolitano et al. 2011). |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Amazonian folk medicine: corm associated with venomous snakes; cited by Cashinahua (Huni Kuin) herbalists in Peru (Horackova et al. 2023). |
| State of research | Chemistry described; a few laboratory cell studies; little data on the traditional use and no human trial found. No health claim is authorised in the EU. |
Two Latin names for one species
Dracontium loretense K.Krause was published in 1932. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants, compiled by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, and the GBIF backbone both list it as a synonym of Dracontium spruceanum (Schott) G.H.Zhu, a combination published in 1996 and based on Echidnium spruceanum Schott. Further synonyms listed there include Cyrtosperma spruceanum (Schott) Engl. and Dracontium carderi Hook.f. The label keeps the older name, so the product name does too.
Native range
The checklist records the native range of Dracontium spruceanum as Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru and northern Brazil. Peru, the country on this pouch, lies within that range. The Brazilian checklist Flora e Funga do Brasil gives milho-de-cobra as a Portuguese name for Dracontium loretense.
What the photos show
The cover photo shows the pouch beside a clay bowl of the powder; a second photo shows the bowl alone, and a close-up shows the fine, slightly grainy texture of the light beige powder. The three sizes contain the same powder and differ only in weight.
Storing your botanicals
Keep dried plants in their tightly closed pouch or in an airtight jar, away from light, moisture and heat. Powders absorb moisture easily, so close them again straight away. For extracts, tinctures and capsules, follow the instructions on the label and the printed date.
Before using a plant
- Keep plants out of the reach of children and pets.
- If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or taking any medication, ask a doctor or pharmacist first: many plants interact with medicines.
- Stop immediately if you have an allergic reaction or feel unwell.
- The information on this page describes the product; it does not replace medical advice.
Specifications
| Name on the label | Dracontium loretense K.Krause |
|---|---|
| Accepted name | Dracontium spruceanum (Schott) G.H.Zhu |
| Family | Araceae (arum family) |
| Other synonyms | Echidnium spruceanum, Cyrtosperma spruceanum, Dracontium carderi |
| Common name | Jergon sacha (supplier) |
| Plant part | Root |
| Form | Powder |
| Origin | Peru (label: Made in Peru) |
| Pack sizes | 50 g · 250 g · 1 kg |
| Supplier label | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem) |
| Reference | 2480 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
Discreet delivery
Orders are packed on working days and leave in plain outer packaging that does not describe the contents. Once your order has shipped, we email you the tracking link when one is available. Estimated delivery times, right of withdrawal and exceptions: Delivery, tracking and returns.
Sources: Benavides et al. 2009, J Nat Prod 72(5):813-817; Napolitano et al. 2011, J Pharm Biomed Anal 55(1):23-30; Horackova et al. 2023, J Ethnobiol Ethnomed 19(1):16; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What does jergón sacha mean?
In Peru, jergón is the common name for snakes of the genus Bothrops. Jergón sacha refers to Dracontium spruceanum (syn. D. loretense), an aroid whose corm is associated with these snakes in Amazonian folk medicine.
Are Dracontium loretense and Dracontium spruceanum the same plant?
Yes. D. loretense K.Krause (1932) is regarded as a synonym of D. spruceanum (Schott) G.H.Zhu by the Kew list (WCVP) and by GBIF.
Which plant is jergon sacha?
The supplier uses the name for the plant labelled Dracontium loretense, which current checklists list under Dracontium spruceanum (Araceae).
Why are there two Latin names?
Dracontium loretense is the name on the label. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants lists it as a synonym of Dracontium spruceanum, the accepted name.
Where does it come from?
The pouch says Made in Peru, and the supplier also gives Peru as the country.
Which sizes can I order?
50 g, 250 g or 1 kg of the same root powder.
2480-50
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