Goatweed (te peyi)
Capraria biflora
Goatweed
te peyi
Thé du pays
Capraria biflora
Traditionally used
Fever, inflammation, skin conditions, digestive complaints, pain
Prepared as
Leaf tea: boil handful in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever, headache, and digestive complaints. Fresh leaf poultice applied to wounds, insect bites, and skin infections. Root decoction: boil small piece 15 minutes, drink for liver support. Leaf juice applied directly to skin rashes and fungal infections. Use consistently for 2 weeks.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, enflamasyon, maladi po a, pwoblèm vant, doulè
Français — Fièvre, inflammation, affections cutanées, troubles digestifs, douleurs
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