Guinea hen weed (ave)
Petiveria alliacea
Guinea hen weed
ave
Ave
Petiveria alliacea
Traditionally used
Immunity, inflammation, fever, pain, worms, antimicrobial, detox
Prepared as
Root tea: boil small piece of root in 2 cups water 15 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for immunity, pain, and anti-parasitic action. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes for fever and inflammation. Root tincture: steep dried root in alcohol 2 weeks, take 30 drops twice daily for immune support. Fresh root poultice applied to wounds and skin infections.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Ranfòse kò a, retresi enflamasyon, fè lafyèv tonbe, kalme doulè, chase vè nan vant, touye mikwòb yo, netwaye kò a
Français — Renforcer l'immunité, réduire l'inflammation, faire baisser la fièvre, soulager la douleur, vermifuge, antimicrobien, détoxification
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