Whole plant: Plant is boiled, and the water drunk as an anti-astmatic or to treat tuberculosis, by the Guyana Patamona. Used to treat lining cold in NW Guyana.

Stem and Leaf: Decoction of aerial parts is drunk to alleviate liver problems.

Stem: Decoction of bark is used to treat menstrual problems and diarrhoea.

Leaf: Macerated leaves are used an an emollient, by the Guyana Patamona. Leaves are boiled, and the water used for treating persistent sores, by the Guyana Patamona. In Guyana, leaves are used in a tea for cleansing the blood and a decoction is used as a remedy for thrush.

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

Used to prepare tea for stomach-ache, sometimes with H. suaveolens. The juice of the plant is used for sores and cuts. The tea is also said to be good for colds and headaches, as a drink for a woman in labour, and as an appetizer. In Africa the plant is used for fever, chest complaints, child birth and as a children's remedy for roundworms.

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Origin
“Cariri Paraibano”, Brazil
Medicinal indication
- Against dysmenorrheal and liver disorders: Entire plant
- Against asthmas, coughs and bronchitis: Flowers

1) Robertt, A., et al.. Medicinal Plants of the Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guyana)/Smithsonian NMNH. cited online: 17-08-2017.

2) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts I & II. – p. 14.

3) M.F. Agra; et al/ Medicinal and poisonous diversity of the flora of “Cariri Paraibano”, Brazil/ Journal of Ethnopharmacology 111 (2007), p. 391.