Cinderella weed (fèy depo)
Synedrella nodiflora
Cinderella weed
fèy depo
Feuille dépot
Synedrella nodiflora
Traditionally used
Wounds, inflammation, fever, skin conditions, digestive complaints
Prepared as
Leaf poultice: crush fresh leaves, apply to wounds and inflamed skin for healing. Tea: boil handful of leaves in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever and digestive complaints. Bark decoction: boil small piece 15 minutes for antimicrobial action. Fresh leaf juice applied to skin rashes and infections. Use for 2 weeks maximum continuously.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Maleng, enflamasyon, lafyèv, pwoblèm po a, pwoblèm vant ak dijestyon
Français — Plaies, inflammation, fièvre, affections cutanées, troubles digestifs
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