What do we do & our Objective
Most of our agroindustrial efforts are focused on medicinal plans. We had extremely positive results with our endeavors and looking to expend our market World wide.

Product & Medical use
Saragundi and Juanilama have been used together for the relief of a wide range of pain. With Capsicum, used in the entire world as an anti-inflammatory and analgesic, are the base of our natural product which under a process of maceration results in a high quality and effective product. This is a 100% natural product , excellent for exterior application on any affected area. It offers cooling relief and also offers fungicide action. The most important and popular use is in the treatment of rheumatism and arthritis. It is also effective for sciatica, muscle pain, bruises, gout, sprains, stiff neck, and varicose veins. Apply as many times a day as needed.

Biological Information
Saragundí (Cassia alata renticulata) is an attractive leguminous tree with clear green leaves, dense compact intense yellow flowers, and dark brown seeds. It grows freely in Costa Rica in lowlands and in humid regions and in the central valley of the country. 

Juanilama (Lippia Alba (Mill) N.E. Brown) is a shrubby aromatic verbenaceae plant of Latin American origin which grows up to 1200 meters above sea level. The medicinal use of it's leaves, mixed with saragundi has a wide application against rheumatism, arthritis, and many other muscle pains. 

Chile Picante (Capsicium/annuum) . A small piquant chili plant which grows in Latin American temperate climates. All the plants grown organically for Ruta Laboratories.

References

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6. Gupta, M.P., SENNA RETICULATA, 270 PLANTAS MEDICINALES IBEROAMERICANAS. CYTED. Conveio Andres Bello.367-368.(1998) 
7. Miranda M, ENSAYOS CON EL SARAGUNDI EN EL TRATAMIENTO DEL REUMATISMO. Tesis de Grado. Universidad de Costa Rica.(1952) 
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Health registrations, licenses and memberships 
Ministerio de Salud de Costa Rica N° 2101-AJD-1268
Ministerio de Salud Nicaragua N°012259897
Member of BBB-Sociedad Servicios Selectos, Costa Rica

Sales or for information Contact
Agromercantil Gofer, S.A.
Dr. Juan Jose Ruzicka
fax: (506) 441 3738
e-mail: intgofer@sol.racsa.co.cr