Bay rum tree (Fèy esans jirof)

Traditionally used

Skin conditions, respiratory, pain, fever, headache, antimicrobial

Prepared as

Leaf tea: steep 5 leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup for fever and respiratory complaints. Leaf oil or crushed leaves rubbed on skin for pain. Bark decoction used as wash for skin conditions.

In three languages

Kreyòl — Maladi po, pwoblèm respiratè, doulè, lafyèv, tèt fè mal, antimikwòb

Français — Affections cutanées, troubles respiratoires, douleurs, fièvre, maux de tête, antimicrobien

Kept alongside

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