Petiveria alliacea

Description:Petiveria alliacea (Family Phytolaccaceae), commonly known as anamu, is a herbaceous perennial. P. alliacea can be found in growing in tropical areas of Central and South American, the Caribbean, and Africa. The leaves and roots of the plant have a strong odor. In the Dominican Republic, the roots of Petiveria alliacea are used in treatments for internal parasites in livestock and as an insect repellent. No studies on the anti-parasitic properties of P. alliacea in livestock could be found in the literature.