Air plant (lougawou)
Kalanchoe pinnata
Air plant
lougawou
Loup-garou
Kalanchoe pinnata
Traditionally used
Wound healing, burns, skin infections, respiratory, fever, urinary tract
Prepared as
Leaf juice: crush fresh leaves, apply directly to wounds, burns, and skin infections for healing. Tea: boil 5 leaves in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever and cough. Leaf poultice wrapped around inflamed joints for pain relief. Fresh juice mixed with honey, take 1 tsp for sore throat. Use leaf compress on bruises and swellings.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Geri blesi, bokannen, enfeksyon po, pwoblèm respirasyon, lafyèv, enfeksyon nan zirèt
Français — Cicatrisation des plaies, brûlures, infections cutanées, troubles respiratoires, fièvre, infections urinaires
Safety
Safety notes for this plant are still being written. Until they are, treat it with a cautious hand.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside