Haitian catalpa (bwa dchenn)
Catalpa longissima
Haitian catalpa
bwa dchenn
Bois de chêne
Catalpa longissima
Traditionally used
Fever, inflammation, respiratory, skin conditions, wounds
Prepared as
Bark decoction: boil small piece of bark in 2 cups water 20 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever, malaria, and respiratory infections. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes for digestive complaints. Bark poultice applied to infected wounds and skin conditions. Resin applied directly to wounds as natural antiseptic. Use bark preparations no more than 2 weeks continuously.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, enflamasyon, pwoblèm respiratwa, maladi po, blesi
Français — Fièvre, inflammation, affections respiratoires, maladies de peau, blessures
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