Whole plant: Pulverised and mixed with a little salt for a cataplasm placed on strains and sprains.

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

Said, by Beckwith, to be used alone or with liquorice to make tea for colds. The tea is sweetened with sugar or honey. In the Grenadines it is used as a 'health tea' for under-nourished children.

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

This species continues in use as a cold bush. It is said to be used among the Mayas as a remedy for gonorrhoeea. Browne considered it "a fine vulnerary and sub-astringent" and said that it was used as a dressing for wounds and sores.

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. 30.

3) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts III & IV. – p. 70.