Arrowleaf sida (bale glise)
Sida rhombifolia
Arrowleaf sida
bale glise
Balai glissé
Sida rhombifolia
Traditionally used
Fever, inflammation, skin conditions, urinary tract, respiratory, pain
Prepared as
Root decoction: boil small piece of root in 2 cups water 15 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever and urinary tract infections. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes for inflammation and pain. Fresh leaf poultice applied to wounds, swellings, and skin infections. Root powder mixed with coconut oil applied to aching joints and muscles.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, enflamasyon, maladi po, pwoblèm pipi, pwoblèm respirasyon, doulè
Français — Fièvre, inflammation, affections cutanées, troubles urinaires, troubles respiratoires, douleurs
Kept alongside