Lantana (bonbonyen)
Lantana camara
Lantana
bonbonyen
Bonbonnier
Lantana camara
Traditionally used
Fever, skin conditions, inflammation, wounds, respiratory, pain
Prepared as
Leaf tea: boil handful in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever and respiratory infections. Fresh leaf poultice applied to wounds, skin rashes, and insect bites. Bark decoction: boil small piece 15 minutes, drink for digestive complaints. WARNING: handle with gloves — skin contact with leaves may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, maladi po, enflamasyon, blesi, pwoblèm respiratwa, doulè
Français — Fièvre, affections cutanées, inflammation, plaies, troubles respiratoires, douleurs
Safety
WARNING: handle with gloves — skin contact with leaves may cause irritation in sensitive individuals.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside