It is the common name of a medicinal plant. In Colombia we know it as paico. It is a plant with a very strong aroma. In Mexico it is widely used as a flavoring condiment in culinary. In Colombia we use it as a purgative and antiparasitic. Its scientific name is Dysphania ambrosioides and it belongs to the Amaranthaceae family. it also receives the names of apazote, te de milpa, yerbasanta, ambrosía, pasota or pazota.
