permaculture

[Keith Johnson <keithdj@mindspring.com>]

Andreas, et al,
I looked up Vernonia in Cornucopia and found a listing for Vernonia
anthelmintica (anthelmintic herbs expel or destroy intestinal worms), AKA
Kinka-oil ironweed, from southern Asia, and its available from Ili Ili Farms, 
PO
Box 150, Kula, HI 96790, 1-800-535-6284
FYI amygdala translates as (from the Greek) an almond. Amygdaline is a 
glucoside
(C20H27NO11) present in bitter almonds.

Keith

keller wrote:

> > Thanks for the info. re intestinal worms. Will look for the African
> > herbal plant (though a botanical name would be a big help).
>
> Vernonia Amygdalina
>
> http://www.fao.org/ag/aga/agap/frg/Visit/Ida/Vernonia%20amygdalina.htm
>
> The vegetable Ndole is a domesticated variety. This is a widespread plant in
> Africa, but I don't know if it is easy to get elsewhere.
>
> http://jinrui.zool.kyoto-u.ac.jp/CHIMPP/CHIMPP.html
>
> Greetings
> Andreas