Bermuda grass (chendan)

Traditionally used

Wound healing, bleeding, urinary tract, diuretic, fever, skin inflammation

Prepared as

Fresh juice: crush handful of grass, extract juice, apply to wounds to stop bleeding and promote healing. Tea: boil handful in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever and urinary complaints. Root decoction: boil small piece 15 minutes, drink for kidney stones and urinary gravel. Grass poultice applied to inflamed skin and minor wounds.

In three languages

Kreyòl — Geri blèsi yo, sispann san ki k ap koule, pwoblèm nan vèsi ak ren, fè pipi pi fasil, fè yo tonbe, enflamasyon nan po a

Français — Guérison des plaies, arrêter les saignements, troubles urinaires, diurétique, fièvre, inflammation de la peau

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