Virola is a genus of medium-sized trees native to the South American rainforest and closely related to other Myristicaceae, such as nutmeg. Species are known commonly as epená, patricá, or cumala. They have glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of tiny yellow flowers, and may emit a pungent odor.
Several species of this genus have been used to create hallucinogenic snuff powders.
The tops of Virola oleifera have been shown to produce lignan-7-ols and verrucosin that have antifungal action regarding ...