Jerusalem thorn (madan Nayiz)
Parkinsonia aculeata
Jerusalem thorn
madan Nayiz
Mme Naize
Parkinsonia aculeata
Traditionally used
Fever, inflammation, skin conditions, digestive complaints, wounds
Prepared as
Bark decoction: boil small piece of bark in 2 cups water 15 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever, inflammation, and digestive complaints. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes for respiratory support. Thorn poultice ground and applied to wounds as antiseptic. Bark tannins provide strong astringent action for diarrhea. Use no more than 2 weeks continuously.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, enflamasyon, maladi po, pwoblèm vant, ak blesi
Français — Fièvre, inflammation, affections cutanées, troubles digestifs, et 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