Leek (powo)
Allium porrum
Leek
powo
Poireau
Allium porrum
Traditionally used
Respiratory, cough, cold, digestion, cholesterol, blood pressure, diuretic
Prepared as
Syrup: simmer sliced leeks with honey for 20 minutes, strain, take 1 tablespoon three times daily for cough and bronchitis. Raw leek eaten for immunity and heart health. Leaf poultice applied to insect bites and inflamed skin. Leek broth: simmer 2 leeks in 4 cups water 20 minutes, drink 1 cup daily for respiratory and digestive support.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Pou maladi nan pwatrina, tous, grip, dijèsyon, kolestewòl, tansyon, fè pipi
Français — Pour les voies respiratoires, la toux, le rhume, la digestion, le cholestérol, la tension artérielle, diurétique
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