Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

The leaves are used in Jamaica to prepare tea for colds. It is common in garden as a hedge plant and is not indigenous.

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

The leaves of this species are used in Jamaica as a poultice for headaches.

1) Asprey, G.F: Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts I & II. – p. 5.

2) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts III & IV. – p. 49.