Immortelle (Imòtèl)
Erythrina corallodendron
Immortelle
Imòtèl
Immortel
Erythrina corallodendron
Traditionally used
⚠ Seeds and bark carry curare-like alkaloids that can paralyze; not for internal use without expert guidance. Used mostly externally for fever, inflammation, skin conditions, wounds, and respiratory complaints.
Prepared as
No preparation is recorded for this plant. The archive holds no safe way to take it internally; it is kept here for identification and for knowing what to avoid.
In three languages
Kreyòl — ⚠ Grenn ak ekòs yo gen alkaloyid tankou kurare ki kapab paralize; pa pou itilize andedan san konsèy yon ekspè. Itilize sitou sou po a pou lafyèv, enflamasyon, maladi po, blesi, ak pwoblèm respirasyon.
Français — ⚠ Les graines et l'écorce contiennent des alcaloïdes de type curare qui peuvent paralyser ; ne pas utiliser par voie interne sans l'avis d'un expert. Utilisé surtout en externe pour la fièvre, l'inflammation, les affections cutanées, les plaies et les troubles respiratoires.
Safety
No preparation is recorded for this plant. The archive holds no safe way to take it internally; it is kept here for identification and for knowing what to avoid.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside