Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

Used to make tea as a general beverage for colic, biliousness. constipation, fever and for the blood'. It is also used, 'rubbed up', as an application to scratches, especially for a baby. It may also be used for skin complaints such as eczema. In Africa a number of Salvia species are used for these purposes. In Jamaica it is considered to be good for night sweats.

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

In the treament of somach disorders and fever this plant is sometimes used in conjunction with Eupatorium villosum. In former times it has been considered abortifacient and has also been used for a variety of female disorders.

1) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts I & II. – p. 15.

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