what does manaca mean?

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what does manaca mean?

2006-12-30 08:20:29 · 2 answers · asked by janet h 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages

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Manaca is an infusion from the roots of a Brazilian plant, which was used as an analgesic and a stabilizer for the nervous system (it was actually particularly used against neurosyphilis, the tertiary phase of syphilis that affects the spinal cord).

2006-12-30 10:08:48 · answer #1 · answered by Marco B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

MANACA.—Portions of the root and stem of Brunfel'sia hopia'na Bentham, a Brazilian plant. Strongly recommended in chronic subacute rheumatism as a powerful alterative. Dose: 15 to 60 gr. (1 to 4 Gm.).

2006-12-30 18:12:55 · answer #2 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋