A multi-branched, perennial herb with purple flowers, Amor Rico is a versatile remedy. In Peruvian herbal medicine it is used as a blood cleanser and to detoxify the body of environmental toxins and chemicals. It also finds use in treatment of back pain and muscle spasms. Its use in treating bronchial asthma has also been proven highly effective. Indigenous tribes and herbalists throughout the world also use Amor Rico for many other conditions.