Cayaponia tayuya
Species of plant
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Cayaponia tayuya (tayuya or taiuiá) is a vine that grows in the Amazon region of South America, in the nations of Brazil, Bolivia and Peru. Its roots are used in herbal medicine.[2]
| Tayuya | |
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| Cayaponia tayuya leaf | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Clade: | Rosids |
| Order: | Cucurbitales |
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae |
| Genus: | Cayaponia |
| Species: | C. tayuya |
| Binomial name | |
| Cayaponia tayuya | |
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Studies in rodent models have shown that several cucurbitacins isolated from tayuya may have anti-inflammatory properties[3][4] and reduce damage from arthritis.[5] Some cucurbitacins can be made anti-rheumatic agent.[6]
