Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

Said, by Beckwith. to be mixed with Euphorbia sp. to make tea and to be used with marigold for menstrual pain.

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Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

This tiny herb. called "strong back" by our inlormant. is sometimes included in the ubiquitous sarsaparilla tonic. (see Pseudelephantopus).

1) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts I & II. – p. 17.

2) Asprey, G.F; Phylis Thornton/ Medicinal plants of Jamaica. Parts III & IV. – p. 60.