Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

These species are mucilaginous and are used to boil tea for colds and malaria, and as a drink for babies. In Africa C. longicaulis is used to make an eye lotion.

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

Beckwith has recorded the use of this species in the treatment of gonorrhoea: we are now able to confirm its continued use for this purpose. When crushed, it is applied as a dressing for "fresh cuts" and is used in baths for ulcers. In Africa the juice has been used as an eye lotion and the pounded leaves mixed with Piper nigrum and other plants is applied as a poultice to swelling in the groin.

1) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts I & II. – p. 8.

2) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts III & IV. – p. 53.