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Manayupa from Peru – Powdered Herb, Desmodium molliculum
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Manayupa is the common name of Desmodium molliculum, a plant of the legume family (Fabaceae) native from Mexico to Bolivia. This is the dried herb ground to an olive-green powder, in a Maya Herbs pouch marked Made in Peru. Three pack sizes are listed: 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.See also: Smart Seeds & Herbs
- Botanical name: Desmodium molliculum (Kunth) DC.
- Family: Fabaceae (legume family)
- Common names: Manayupa; in Spanish also amor seco, pata de perro
Smart Seeds & Herbs · Desmodium molliculum DC. · 250 g / 1 kg / 50 g
Desmodium molliculum herb, powdered
This product is the herb of Desmodium molliculum, dried and milled to a fine olive-green powder. The Maya Herbs label reads Manayupa, Desmodium molliculum, Powder, with a Made in Peru badge and the address of Maya World Trading BV in Haarlem. The supplier listing for reference 0085 names herb as the plant part, powder as the form and Peru as the country. The shop lists it in 50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.
- 250 g / 1 kg / 50 g
- Fabaceae
- Herb
- Powder
- Botanical name
- Desmodium molliculum (Kunth) DC.
- Family
- Fabaceae (legume family)
- Common names
- Manayupa; in Spanish also amor seco, pata de perro
- Plant part
- Herb
- Form
- Powder
- Origin
- Peru (label)
Traditional use
Desmodium molliculum, called manayupa in Peru (Salazar-Campos et al. 2023), is a herbaceous plant of the legume family (Fabaceae), found from Mexico to Bolivia according to the Kew checklist. In Ecuador, traditional medicine uses it interchangeably with D. adscendens, both plants being known as ‘hierba del infante’, according to a 2025 study.
Scientific information on D. molliculum remains limited, unlike D. adscendens. Recent work has focused on its genetic identification and chemical characterisation.
| Known compounds | Vitexin (apigenin 8-C-glucoside), tannic acid and chlorogenic acid, identified by chromatographic fingerprinting (Peñaherrera et al. 2025). |
|---|---|
| Traditional use | Andean traditional medicine (Peru, Ecuador), sometimes interchangeably with D. adscendens under the name ‘hierba del infante’. |
| State of research | Limited information: DNA barcodes, an HPLC fingerprint and laboratory tests on extracts. No health claim is authorised for this plant in the EU. |
The species
Kunth first described the plant as Hedysarum molliculum; de Candolle moved it to Desmodium in 1825. The World Checklist of Vascular Plants, compiled by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, accepts Desmodium molliculum (Kunth) DC. in the legume family, Fabaceae, and lists Heteroloma lanatum, Desmodium mexicanum and Meibomia mollicula among its synonyms. Besides manayupa, plant name databases record the Spanish names amor seco and pata de perro.
Native range
The checklist records the species across Mexico, Central America (Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama) and northern and western South America: Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
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
| Botanical name | Desmodium molliculum (Kunth) DC. |
|---|---|
| Family | Fabaceae (legume family) |
| Synonyms | Hedysarum molliculum, Heteroloma lanatum, Desmodium mexicanum, Meibomia mollicula |
| Common names | Manayupa; in Spanish also amor seco, pata de perro |
| Plant part | Herb |
| Form | Powder |
| Origin | Peru (label) |
| Pack sizes | 50 g · 250 g · 1 kg |
| Supplier label | Maya Herbs (Maya World Trading BV, Haarlem) |
| Reference | 0085 |
| Sold as | Collectible or souvenir item; do not consume |
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Sources: Peñaherrera et al. 2025, Front Plant Sci 16:1612556; Salazar-Campos et al. 2023, Prev Nutr Food Sci 28(4):444-452; Kew, World Checklist of Vascular Plants, Desmodium molliculum; supplier information; Plants of the World Online (Kew); GBIF. Updated 3 October 2026 by the Mycotrop team.
Frequently asked questions
What is manayupa (Desmodium molliculum)?
It is a herbaceous plant of the legume family, known as manayupa in Peru. In Ecuadorian traditional medicine it is used interchangeably with D. adscendens.
What is known about the composition of manayupa?
Little: a 2025 study identified vitexin and tannic and chlorogenic acids by chromatographic fingerprinting. Published data on this species remain limited.
Which plant is manayupa?
Desmodium molliculum (Kunth) DC., an accepted species of the legume family.
Which part of the plant is in the pouch?
The herb, dried and ground to a fine powder.
Which pack sizes are listed?
50 g, 250 g and 1 kg.
0085-250
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