Paradise tree (frenn)
Simaruba glauca
Paradise tree
frenn
Frêne
Simaruba glauca
Traditionally used
Fever, inflammation, skin conditions, digestive complaints, wounds
Prepared as
Bark decoction: boil small piece of bark in 2 cups water 15 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever and malaria. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes, drink for digestive complaints. Bark poultice applied to skin infections and wounds. Bitter compounds in bark support liver function — limit to 2 cups daily, avoid during pregnancy.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, enflamasyon, maladi po a, pwoblèm vant, blesi
Français — Fièvre, inflammation, affections cutanées, troubles digestifs, plaies
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