Elephant foot (lang bèf)
Pseudoelephantopus spicatus
Elephant foot
lang bèf
Langue de boeuf
Pseudoelephantopus spicatus
Traditionally used
Fever, inflammation, wounds, skin conditions, digestive complaints
Prepared as
Leaf tea: boil handful in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever, pain, and urinary tract infections. Fresh leaf poultice crushed and applied to wounds, rashes, and inflamed skin. Root decoction: boil small piece 15 minutes, drink for liver and kidney complaints. Use consistently for 2 weeks for best effect.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, enflamasyon, blesi, maladi po a, pwoblèm vant ak dijestyon
Français — Fièvre, inflammation, plaies, 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