Origin

Jamaica

Folk medicinal uses

Only one informant has indicated uses for this vine: it was said to make tea for treating colds and the beaten leaves may be applied to sores and boils. Lunan claimed that all Cissus spp. made good poultices for ulcers and some species find a similar use in India and Africa. In Maya medicine this plant is crushed and used as a soothing poultice for headaches.

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