Logwood (bwa kanpèch)
Haematoxylon campechianum
Logwood
bwa kanpèch
Campèche
Haematoxylon campechianum
Traditionally used
Fever, pain, skin conditions, inflammation, wounds, dye
Prepared as
Bark decoction: boil small piece of bark in 2 cups water 20 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for diarrhea, fever, and inflammation. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes for respiratory complaints. Heartwood chips boiled 30 minutes produce deep red dye used traditionally. Bark poultice applied to wounds and skin infections. Tannins provide strong astringent action for diarrhea.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, doulè, maladi po a, enflamasyon, blesi, ak koulè tenti
Français — Fièvre, douleurs, affections cutanées, inflammation, blessures, teinture
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