
''Geum quellyon'', commonly called Scarlet avens. Chilean avens, or Grecian rose, is a perennial herb of the Rosaceae family, native to the Central Region of Chile.
It has been used in the traditional medicine of the Mapuche Amerindians of Chile to treat tooth neuralgia, gastric inflammation, prostatitis and to regulate menstruation.
The methanolic extract is obtained from the root of ''Geum quellyon''. The methanolic extract contains tannin compounds, and tannins have been shown.. more
Similar species: Rosales
By Jivko Nakev
All rights reserved
Uploaded May 18, 2014. Captured May 16, 2014 16:23 in Unnamed Road, 1616 Sofia, Bulgaria.