A to Z, J–M
Every plant in the archive, by its English name. 59 plants, J–M.
- Jackass bitters (lachòy)
Neurolaena lobata
Traditionally turned to for immunity, the skin and cleansing.
- Jamaican vervain (Vèvèn)
Stachytarpheta jamaicensis
Traditionally turned to for fever, digestive complaints and intestinal worms.
- Java tea / Orthosiphon · Òtosifon (Te Java)
Orthosiphon stamineus
Traditionally turned to for the skin and cleansing.
- Jequirity (rosary pea) · lyann legliz
Abrus precatorius
⚠ The seeds hold abrin, one of the deadliest plant poisons — a single chewed seed can be fatal; never ingest any part.
- Jerusalem thorn (madan Nayiz)
Parkinsonia aculeata
Traditionally turned to for fever, inflammation and skin conditions.
- Jimsonweed (konkonb zonbi)
Datura stramonium
⚠ A deliriant poison — every part holds tropane alkaloids (atropine, scopolamine); ingestion or even careless skin contact can be fatal.
- Juniper (Jenepye)
Juniperus communis
Traditionally turned to for digestion, energy and aches.
- Jute (lalo)
Corchorus olitorius
Traditionally turned to for nutrition, digestion and inflammation.
- Knotgrass (Troskot / Dvornik)
Polygonum aviculare
⚠ Do not use in reduced kidney function.
- Lady's Bedstraw
Galium verum
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and cleansing.
- Lady's mantle (Manto dam)
Alchemilla vulgaris
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and women's health.
- Lantana (bonbonyen)
Lantana camara
Traditionally turned to for fever, skin conditions and inflammation.
- Large-flowered mullein
Verbascum densiflorum
Traditionally turned to for the nerves, coughs and the hair.
- Lavender (lavann)
Lavandula angustifolia
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the nerves and the skin.
- Leek (powo)
Allium porrum
Traditionally turned to for cough, cold and digestion.
- Lemon balm · Melís (Sitron bòm)
Melissa officinalis
Traditionally turned to for nervousness and anxiety.
- Lemongrass (Sitwonèl)
Cymbopogon citratus
Traditionally turned to for fever, colds and flu.
- Lettuce (leti)
Lactuca sativa
Traditionally turned to for digestion, liver and detox.
- Licorice (Reglès)
Glycyrrhiza glabra
⚠ Not for pregnancy, high blood pressure, or heart/kidney conditions — glycyrrhizin can raise blood pressure and deplete potassium; avoid prolonged daily use.
- Lily-of-the-valley
Convallaria majalis
⚠ Poisonous — documented here for recognition and caution, never for home use.
- Lime (sitwon)
Citrus aurantifolia
Traditionally turned to for fever, digestion and skin.
- Linden / Lime blossom (Lipa / Linden)
Tilia cordata
Traditionally turned to for immunity and the nerves.
- Linden/Lime tree (Tiyè)
Tilia platyphyllos
Traditionally turned to for immunity, the nerves and coughs.
- Lion's ear (gwo tèt)
Leonotis nepetaefolia
Traditionally turned to for fever, inflammation and skin conditions.
- Little ironweed (Torchon sale)
Cyanthillium cinereum
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and aches.
- Logwood (bwa kanpèch)
Haematoxylon campechianum
Traditionally turned to for fever, pain and skin conditions.
- Loofah (tòchon)
Luffa aegyptiaca
Traditionally turned to for skin conditions, digestion and constipation.
- Lovage (Livèch)
Levisticum officinale
Traditionally turned to for digestion, coughs and cleansing.
- Love vine (Liane amitié)
Cassytha filiformis
Traditionally turned to for cleansing and the hair.
- Lungwort
Pulmonaria officinalis
Traditionally turned to for digestion and coughs.
- Mabi (Mabi)
Colubrina arborescens
Traditionally turned to for fever, digestion and inflammation.
- Madeira vine (viy vyèj)
Anredera leptostachys
Traditionally turned to for inflammation, wounds and fever.
- Mahogany (pye kajou)
Swietenia mahagoni
Traditionally turned to for fever, inflammation and skin conditions.
- Maidenhair fern (kapilè)
Adiantum capillus-veneris
Traditionally turned to for cough, hair loss and skin conditions.
- Male Fern
Dryopteris filix-mas
⚠ Male fern rhizome is a documented tapeworm remedy but a dangerous one, and we hold it as record only.
- Mallow (mauve)
Malva rotundifolia
Traditionally turned to for cough, sore throat and digestive inflammation.
- Mammee apple (Abriko)
Mammea americana
Traditionally turned to for skin parasites, chiggers and lice.
- Mango (pye mango)
Mangifera indica
Traditionally turned to for digestion, skin and immunity.
- Marjoram (majolènn)
Origanum majorana
Traditionally turned to for digestion, gas and bloating.
- Marshmallow · Gimov (Guimauve)
Althaea officinalis
Traditionally turned to for digestion and coughs.
- Masterwort
Peucedanum ostruthium
Traditionally turned to for digestion, the skin and aches.
- Mastic / Lentisk · Trstika / Mirta (vernacular varies) — lentisk
Pistacia lentiscus
⚠ No major contraindications established.
- Meadowsweet (Reyn-nan-prè)
Filipendula ulmaria
Traditionally turned to for immunity, digestion and the skin.
- Mexican poppy (Chadwon beni)
Argemone mexicana
⚠ Toxic — the seeds and their oil cause serious poisoning (epidemic dropsy) and must never be eaten or mixed into food oils.
- Mexican primrose-willow
Ludwigia octovalvis
Traditionally turned to for the skin.
- Milk thistle (Chadòn Mari)
Silybum marianum
Traditionally turned to for digestion, cleansing and spiritual work.
- Milk vetch (Zèb maleng)
Anthyllis vulneraria
Traditionally turned to for the skin and coughs.
- Minniroot (flè peta)
Ruellia tuberosa
Traditionally turned to for urinary tract, fever and inflammation.
- Mint (ti bonm)
Mentha nemorosa
Traditionally turned to for digestion, nausea and gas.
- Monkshood / Aconite
Aconitum napellus
⚠ Deadly poison — documented for recognition and caution, never for use.
- Moringa (Benzoliv)
Moringa oleifera
Traditionally turned to for immunity, fever and infection.
- Moses-in-the-cradle (boul dimas)
Rhoeo spathacea
Traditionally turned to for fever, inflammation and skin conditions.
- Motherwort (Kè manman)
Leonurus cardiaca
Traditionally turned to for the nerves, women's health and the heart.
- Mountain avens
Dryas octopetala
Traditionally turned to for digestion.
- Mugwort (Amwaz)
Artemisia vulgaris
⚠ Avoid in pregnancy — a uterine stimulant (emmenagogue) containing thujone, not for prolonged or high-dose use.
- Mullein (molenn)
Verbascum thapsus
Traditionally turned to for the skin and coughs.
- Musk mallow (kalalou)
Abelmoschus moschatus
Traditionally turned to for skin conditions, inflammation and urinary complaints.
- Mutamba (bwa dòm)
Guazuma ulmifolia
Traditionally turned to for fever, diarrhea and inflammation.
- Myrtle (Mirta)
Myrtus communis
⚠ Essential oil: avoid in small children (respiratory spasm risk).