Beggarticks (zegwi mal)
Bidens pilosa
Beggarticks
zegwi mal
Aiguille mâle
Bidens pilosa
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 yo, san k ap koule, lafyèv, enflamasyon, kontre mikwòb yo, fwa a, ak dijestyon
Français — Blessures, saignements, fièvre, inflammation, antimicrobien, foie, digestif
Kept alongside