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'''Barbasco''' (''Lonchocarpus urucu'') is part of the [[Fabaceae]] (or [[ |
'''Barbasco''' (''Lonchocarpus urucu'') is part of the [[Fabaceae]] (or [[Leguminosae]]) family. It is native to the tropical forests of [[Peru]], as well as of [[Brazil]] and [[Guyana]], growing from 100-1,800 meters above sea level. |
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[[Cubé resin]], the root extract from Barbasco and from Cubé ([[Lonchocarpus utilis]]), is used as a commercial [[insecticide]] and fish poison. The major active ingredients are [[rotenone]] and [[deguelin]]. Although "organic" (produced by nature) [[rotenone]] is no longer considered an environmentally safe chemical. |
[[Cubé resin]], the root extract from Barbasco and from Cubé ([[Lonchocarpus utilis]]), is used as a commercial [[insecticide]] and fish poison. The major active ingredients are [[rotenone]] and [[deguelin]]. Although "organic" (produced by nature) [[rotenone]] is no longer considered an environmentally safe chemical. |
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Barbasco (Lonchocarpus urucu) is part of the Fabaceae (or Leguminosae) family. It is native to the tropical forests of Peru, as well as of Brazil and Guyana, growing from 100-1,800 meters above sea level.
Cubé resin, the root extract from Barbasco and from Cubé (Lonchocarpus utilis), is used as a commercial insecticide and fish poison. The major active ingredients are rotenone and deguelin. Although "organic" (produced by nature) rotenone is no longer considered an environmentally safe chemical.
Other Useful Information
- Barbasco is toxic to insects, fish, and other pets. The primary threat to humans and other mammals comes from inhaling the powdered root or root extract.