Arrabidaea chica
Encyclopedia
Arrabidaea chica is a medicinal plant in the Bignoniaceae
family, and it is also used for cosmetics
. The leaves are source of chica (dye)
.
Bignoniaceae
The Bignoniaceae, or Trumpet Creeper Family, is a family of flowering plants comprising about 650-750 species in 116-120 genera. Members of the family are mostly trees and lianas , shrubs and more rarely herbaceous plants. As climber plants, they are twine climbers or tendril climbers, and rarely...
family, and it is also used for cosmetics
Cosmetics
Cosmetics are substances used to enhance the appearance or odor of the human body. Cosmetics include skin-care creams, lotions, powders, perfumes, lipsticks, fingernail and toe nail polish, eye and facial makeup, towelettes, permanent waves, colored contact lenses, hair colors, hair sprays and...
. The leaves are source of chica (dye)
Chica (dye)
Chica is an orange-red dye obtained from boiling the leaves of the Arrabidaea chica plant. It is used by some tribes of South American Indians to stain the skin.-Bibliography:...
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