Genip (pye kenèp)

Traditionally used

Digestion, skin, fever, energy, antioxidant, inflammation

Prepared as

Fruit eaten fresh for energy, antioxidants, and immunity. Bark tea: boil small piece of bark in 2 cups water 15 minutes, drink half cup daily for fever and digestive complaints. Seed tea: steep crushed seeds in hot water 10 minutes for urinary support. Leaf decoction: boil handful 10 minutes, use as wash for skin infections and inflammation.

In three languages

Kreyòl — Pou dijèsyon, po a, lafyèv, bay fòs nan kò a, kont radika lib yo, ak enflamasyon

Français — Pour la digestion, la peau, la fièvre, l'énergie, les antioxydants, l'inflammation

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

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