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Peruvian Mucura – Powdered Leaves, Petiveria alliacea
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Powdered leaves of mucura, Petiveria alliacea, a herb also known in English as guinea henweed; supplier and pouch label name Peru as the country. Choose 50 g, 250 g or 1 kg. The leaves are ground to a fine, olive-green powder.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Common names: Mucura; guinea henweed, garlicweed
- Botanical name: Petiveria alliacea L.
- Family: Petiveriaceae (WCVP; older systems place it in Phytolaccaceae)
Smart Seeds & Herbs · Petiveria alliacea L. · 250 g / 50 g / 1 kg
Mucura leaf powder from Peru
Mucura is the common name the supplier uses for the plant species Petiveria alliacea. This product consists of its leaves, ground to a powder. The supplier gives leaf as the plant part, powder as the form and Peru as the country; the Maya Herbs pouch in the photo reads “Mucura”, “Petiveria alliacea”, “Powdered” and carries a “Made in Peru” seal. You can choose 50 g, 250 g or 1 kg. Mycotrop sells the powder strictly as a collectible or souvenir item.
- 250 g / 50 g / 1 kg
- Petiveriaceae
- Leaf
- Powder
- Common names
- Mucura; guinea henweed, garlicweed
- Botanical name
- Petiveria alliacea L.
- Family
- Petiveriaceae (WCVP; older systems place it in Phytolaccaceae)
- Plant part
- Leaf
- Form
- Powder
- Origin
- Peru (supplier and pouch label)
Traditional use and composition
Petiveria alliacea, called mucura, mucuracaá or guiné, is a tropical herb of the Americas (Amazon, Central America, Caribbean, Mexico) and of some regions of Africa. It features in traditional Amazonian medicine, and its use in religious ceremonies is reported since the era of slavery in the Americas (Luz et al. 2016).
Its composition varies with the region and the season of harvest. The root contains sulphur compounds such as dibenzyl trisulphide, coumarins and triterpenes of the isoarborinol type; the plant also holds flavonoids, tannins and alkaloids.
| Known compounds | Sulphur compounds in the root (dibenzyl trisulphide), coumarins, isoarborinol-type triterpenes, flavonoids, tannins, alkaloids; contents vary with region and season. |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Amazon and other regions of tropical America: traditional medicine; religious ceremonies reported since the era of slavery. |
| State of research | 55 articles identified in a 2023 bibliometric analysis, mostly in vitro and in animals; one randomised clinical trial is among them. No health claim is authorised for this plant in the EU. |
Good to know
- In traditional medicine the plant is also cited as an abortifacient (Conceição et al. 2023).
A Linnaean name with a wide native range
Carl Linnaeus published Petiveria alliacea in Species Plantarum in 1753, and the World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP) still lists it as the accepted name. WCVP places the species in the small family Petiveriaceae, while the GBIF backbone still files it under Phytolaccaceae, so both family names appear in references. Its native range is unusually broad: from Texas and Florida through Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean to Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina. WCVP records it as introduced in parts of West and Central Africa, India, Sri Lanka and Java.
Texture and appearance
The photos show the labelled pouch with a clay bowl of powder, then the bowl alone. The powder is fine and even, with an olive to khaki green colour. As with any ground plant material, the shade can differ slightly between batches.
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
| Common names | Mucura; guinea henweed, garlicweed |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Petiveria alliacea L. |
| Family | Petiveriaceae (WCVP; older systems place it in Phytolaccaceae) |
| Plant part | Leaf |
| Form | Powder |
| Origin | Peru (supplier and pouch label) |
| Pack sizes | 50 g, 250 g, 1 kg |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; not for consumption |
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: Luz et al. 2016, J Ethnopharmacol 185; Conceição et al. 2023, Plants 12; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is mucura (Petiveria alliacea)?
Mucura is a tropical herb of the Americas used in traditional Amazonian medicine, and in religious ceremonies since the era of slavery. Its root contains sulphur compounds; research is mostly preclinical.
Which pack sizes are available?
50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.
Are mucura and anamu the same plant?
Both are trade names used for Petiveria alliacea; the supplier’s listing uses them together. The botanical name on the label is the reliable identifier.
Is this whole leaf or powder?
Powder only. The leaves are ground before packing.
Is the powder intended for consumption?
No. It is sold strictly as a collectible or souvenir item. Do not consume.
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