Ajos sacha: the garlic vine from the Amazon
Ajos sacha, botanically known as Mansoa alliacea, is a remarkable vine from the Amazon region that owes its name to the characteristic garlic scent of the leaves and stems. The name 'ajos sacha' literally means 'forest garlic' in Spanish, where 'ajos' stands for garlic and 'sacha' for wild or forest. This climbing plant grows in the rainforests of Peru, Ecuador, Brazil and other Amazon countries. For natural adventurers interested in ethnobotanical specimens from South America, ajos sacha is a special addition to the collection.
Botanical properties and characteristics
Mansoa alliacea belongs to the Bignoniaceae family, the same plant family as ayahuasca vines. The plant is a strong climber that attaches itself to trees and can grow high into the canopy. What particularly distinguishes the plant is the strong garlic-like scent that is released when you touch or squeeze the leaves or stems. This scent is not only striking, but also plays a role in how the plant is traditionally used. The plant produces beautiful flowers that can change color, ranging from purple to white as they age.
- Garlic scent: Leaves and stems emit a strong garlic-like odor when touched.
- Climbing plant: Grows as a vine in the Amazon rainforest and can climb high into trees.
- Bignoniaceae family: Family that also contains other well-known Amazon plants like some ayahuasca species.
- Color-changing flowers: The plant produces flowers that change color during their life cycle.
Traditional use in the Amazon region
In Peru and other Amazon countries, ajos sacha has a long history in traditional practices. Indigenous communities know the plant well and use different parts of it in their daily lives. The garlic-like scent made the plant a popular addition in traditional preparations. In the folk medicine of the Amazon region, ajos sacha is valued for various reasons. Shamans and curanderos sometimes integrate the plant into their ritual practices, where the strong scent plays a role in ceremonies. The plant is also called 'ajo de monte' in some regions.
Ajos sacha in modern ethnobotany
For collectors and researchers of Amazon plants, ajos sacha is interesting due to its unique properties and cultural significance. The plant represents the diversity of the rainforest and the rich knowledge of indigenous peoples about their natural environment. Although ajos sacha is less known than some other Amazon plants, it has its own place in the ethnobotanical spectrum. This product is strictly intended as a botanical specimen and not for consumption.
Order ajos sacha at Avalon Magic Plants
Want to expand your collection with ajos sacha leaves from the Amazon region? At Avalon Magic Plants we offer this special botanical specimen. The garlic vine is a fascinating example of plant diversity in the Amazon and the traditional knowledge of indigenous peoples.
This product is strictly intended as a botanical specimen and not for consumption. We ship quickly and discreetly throughout Europe. Whether you're building a collection of Amazon plants or interested in ethnobotany, ajos sacha is a unique addition. Order today at Avalon Magic Plants and discover this special vine from Peru.
