This page is a detailed botanical reference. For name translations across countries, see: Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants.
Dysphania ambrosioides
Also known as: Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants · Epazote · Epazotl · Hierba de Santa María · Mastruz · Paico · Yerba del zorrillo
Common in: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru
Used for: Condimento En Frijoles Tamales Quelites
species · Type: herb
What is this herb called in different countries?
Indexed common names for this species, grouped by country. Each label opens that name’s hub.
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Ecuador
Mexico
Peru
Uruguay
Traditional-use themes, index safety flags, and how local herb names differ by country.
At a glance
- Family
- Amaranthaceae
- Countries & regions (index)
- Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru · Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Tropical Americas
- Evidence label (index)
- Clinical / stronger study context (label)
- Toxicity (index)
- Moderate concern
- Sustainability / harvest
- Not listed in the current index slice.
Uses & indexed themes
Uses: culinary use · medicinal use
Browse by use: Culinary-medicinal herbs · Medicinal herbs
Condimento En Frijoles Tamales Quelites
Indexed under “Condimento En Frijoles Tamales Quelites” for traditional context—verify identification and local guidance.
Similar medicinal herbs (shared uses)
Other species in this index that share at least one of the same traditional use categories: medicinal use · culinary use
- Bixa orellanamedicinal use · culinary use
- Mentha spicatamedicinal use · culinary use
- Aloysia citrodoramedicinal use · tea · aromatic use
- Buddleja globosamedicinal use
- Croton lechlerimedicinal use
- Equisetum bogotensemedicinal use
- Erythroxylum cocamedicinal use · ritual use
- Matricaria chamomillamedicinal use · tea
- Piper aduncummedicinal use
- Ruta chalepensismedicinal use · ritual use
- Ruta graveolensmedicinal use · ritual use
- Uncaria tomentosamedicinal use
Safety notes
These flags summarize dataset metadata. They are not a safety guarantee and do not replace professional advice.
⚠️ Confusable species: similar common names or look‑alikes may be a different plant. Confirm identity before use.
Level
Moderate concern
Avoid if
No extra “avoid if” flags in the index slice
Interactions
None called out beyond the notes below
Look‑alike risk
Yes
- Notes
- En exceso: náuseas, vómito, dolor abdominal, convulsiones, parálisis, coma (ascaridol tóxico en altas dosis) | INIFAP: ascaridol a 300mg/kg convulsivo/letal en ratones. Médico toxicólogo MX recomienda no usar para desparasitar. Solo en infusión.
Evidence label
Clinical / stronger study context (label)
Geography
Native / origin regions (dataset)
Americas
Where it appears in the index
Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Peru · Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Mexico, Peru, Tropical Americas
When countries differ from native range, it usually reflects where names and uses were recorded—not a claim that the plant is wild everywhere listed.
Regional naming in the index
- Argentina → culinary use, medicinal use, Condimento En Frijoles Tamales QuelitesDysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants · Epazote
- Bolivia · Chile · Peru → culinary use, medicinal use, Condimento En Frijoles Tamales Quelites
Common questions
- Is Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants safe to drink daily?
- Many people use moderate amounts in teas, but safety depends on the exact species, dose, medications, and your health context. This page is informational only—ask a qualified clinician when unsure.
- What is Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants used for?
- In FloraLexicon’s index, this species is most often associated with: Condimento En Frijoles Tamales Quelites · medicinal use · culinary use. Traditional use is not proof of benefit or safety for any person.
- Is Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants safe?
- The index labels toxicity as Moderate concern. Common themes include Condimento En Frijoles Tamales Quelites · medicinal use · culinary use. This is not a personal risk assessment—ask a qualified clinician for your situation.
- Can Dysphania ambrosioides (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants be confused with other plants?
- Yes—shared common names are a major source of mix‑ups. When you see an ambiguity callout below, open the name hub to compare scientific species side by side.
Last updated from FloraLexicon’s merged ethnobotanical index—informational only; see disclaimer.