Baby pepper (Bonbon kodin)
Rivina humilis
Baby pepper
Bonbon kodin
Bonbon codine
Rivina humilis
Traditionally used
Skin inflammation, fever, urinary complaints, digestive issues
Prepared as
Leaf decoction: boil 10 leaves in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup daily for skin inflammation and fever. Crushed fresh leaf poultice applied directly to rashes, insect bites, and minor wounds. Root tea: boil small piece 15 minutes, drink half cup for urinary complaints. Berry juice diluted and used as wash for skin infections and irritation.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Enflamasyon po a, lafyèv, pwoblèm pipi, ak pwoblèm vant
Français — Inflammations cutanées, fièvre, troubles urinaires, problèmes digestifs
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