Eupatorium Aya-pana (Noun)
Meaning
Low spreading tropical American shrub with long slender leaves used to make a mildly stimulating drink resembling tea; sometimes placed in genus Eupatorium.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ayapana, also known as Eupatorium aya-pana, has been traditionally used to make a flavorful and fragrant tea.
- Eupatorium aya-pana grows naturally in many parts of South America and can thrive in shaded environments with plenty of water.
- Historically, people believed Eupatorium aya-pana tea offered a cure for indigestion, menstrual problems, and some diseases like cancer and ulcers.
- There's little conclusive research, but indigenous peoples still enjoy making beverages using dried or fresh Eupatorium aya-pana plant extracts to supposedly fight bacterial diseases and mental instability.
- South Americans say using ayapana makes some sweet juice extracts because tea-based flavored formulas result as beverage powders requiring steaming prior diluting serving processes inside well sanitized bottled spring, packaged storage supply boxes or paper wrappings being sealed.