Beggarticks (zegwi femèl)
Bidens cynapiifolia
Beggarticks
zegwi femèl
Aiguille femelle
Bidens cynapiifolia
Traditionally used
Wounds, bleeding, fever, inflammation, antimicrobial, liver, digestive
Prepared as
Leaf tea: steep handful in hot water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup twice daily for fever, wounds, and skin infections. Fresh leaf poultice applied directly to cuts, bruises, and inflamed skin. Root decoction: boil small piece 15 minutes, drink for liver and digestive support. Leaf juice applied to fungal skin infections. Use consistently for 2 weeks for best therapeutic effect.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Blesi, san k ap koule, lafyèv, enflamasyon, kont mikwòb, fwa, dijestyon
Français — Blessures, saignements, fièvre, inflammation, antimicrobien, foie, digestion
Kept alongside