Mexican primrose-willow

Traditionally used

A wetland herb with yellow four-petalled flowers. The whole plant in decoction is a Caribbean remedy for diarrhoea and dysentery and is laid on as a poultice for wounds and skin sores — astringent and cleansing. ⚠ Avoid in pregnancy (recorded as an emmenagogue).

In three languages

Kreyòl — sispann dyare ak dizantri (dekoksyon oswa ji plant, pran nan bouch); trete maladi po — plak, egzema, blesi (pat fèy oswa rasin, sou po); itilize kòm vèmifij ak astrenjan; bese lafyèv ak tèt fè mal

Français — Herbe des zones humides aux fleurs jaunes à quatre pétales. La plante entière en décoction est un remède caribéen contre la diarrhée et la dysenterie et s'applique en cataplasme sur plaies et lésions cutanées — astringent et nettoyant. ⚠ À éviter pendant la grossesse (signalée comme emménagogue).

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.

Sources & lineage

Kept alongside

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