Guaiacum (gayak fran)
Guaiacum officinale
Guaiacum
gayak fran
Gaïac franc
Guaiacum officinale
Traditionally used
Joint pain, inflammation, fever, skin conditions, wounds
Prepared as
Bark decoction: boil small piece of bark in 2 cups water 20 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for arthritis, fever, and skin infections. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes for respiratory and digestive complaints. Wood resin applied to wounds and skin conditions. Bark poultice applied to inflamed joints and swellings. Use bark preparations no more than 3 weeks continuously.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Doulè nan zo ak jwenti yo, enflamasyon, lafyèv, maladi po a, ak blesi yo
Français — Douleurs articulaires, inflammation, fièvre, affections cutanées, plaies
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