Buttonwood (manglye)
Conocarpus erecta
Buttonwood
manglye
Manglier
Conocarpus erecta
Traditionally used
Fever, inflammation, skin conditions, wounds, urinary complaints
Prepared as
Bark decoction: boil small piece of bark in 2 cups water 15 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever and infections. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes for respiratory complaints. Bark poultice applied to infected wounds and skin conditions. Tannins in bark provide astringent and antimicrobial action — use no more than 2 weeks continuously.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, enflamasyon, maladi po a, blesi, ak pwoblèm pipi
Français — Fièvre, inflammation, affections cutanées, plaies, et troubles urinaires
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