Mabi (Mabi)
Colubrina arborescens
Mabi
Mabi
Mabi
Colubrina arborescens
Traditionally used
Fever, digestion, inflammation, respiratory, skin conditions, energy
Prepared as
Bark tea: boil small piece of bark in 2 cups water 15 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever and digestive complaints. Bark poultice applied to skin inflammation and infections. Inner bark chewed for toothache relief. Fermented bark drink used traditionally as tonic — drink 1 cup daily for up to 2 weeks for immune and digestive support.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, pwoblèm vant, enflamasyon, pwoblèm poumon, maladi po, bay fòs
Français — Fièvre, troubles digestifs, inflammation, affections respiratoires, problèmes de peau, tonifiant
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