Pharmacy in the Jungle - Medicinal Plants (IMAGE) Florida Atlantic University Caption A kichwa woman shows "lenchig" (Vernonanthura patens (Kunth) h. Rob., Asteraceae family) growing in her homegarden. A decoction of the leaves of this plant is used as an analgesic. Credit Daniela M. Robles Arias Usage Restrictions Credit: Daniela M. Robles Arias License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.