act one the mission curare family : menispermaceae genus : chondrodendron species : tomentosum common name : curare parts used : leaf , root properties/actions : diuretic , febrifuge , muscle relaxant , tonic , poison one snake oil august 6 , 10:11 a.m. amazon jungle , brazil the anaconda held the small indian girl wrapped in its heavy coils , dragging her toward the river .