| Scientific Name |
Pachycereus.(Berger) Britt. & Rose |
| Common Name |
Cardon, Senita, Cinita de los 5 piquitos |
| Photo link |
http://gecko.gc.maricopa.edu/glendalelibrary/images/Pachycereus_schottii-tenuis-1.jpg |
| Other Uses |
Earache, wounds and pain (Kay 1996). |
| Formulations used by Informants |
Licuado |
| Phytochemistry |
A related species contains peniocerol, viperidone, desoxyviperidone, viperidinone, beta-sitosterol and caffeine (Moore 1989). |
| Potential Adverse Effects |
Potential for cardiac toxicity and gastrointestinal upset (Kay 1996) |
| Potential Medication Interactions |
Could interfere with cardiac medications. |
| References |
http://www.itis.usda.gov/index.html |
