pareiras
/pəˈreɪrəz/
noun
- A genus of tropical woody vines in the moonseed family, some species of which are used in traditional medicine.
- The roots of certain pareiras are used in herbal remedies for urinary problems.
- Botanists study pareiras for their unique chemical compounds that may have medicinal properties.
- Pareiras are often found climbing trees in the rainforests of South America.