Phyllanthus (dèyè do)
Phyllanthus niruri
Phyllanthus
dèyè do
Derrière dos
Phyllanthus niruri
Traditionally used
Liver, kidney, hepatitis, inflammation, digestion, urinary tract, fever
Prepared as
Whole plant tea: boil handful in 2 cups water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup twice daily for liver support, hepatitis, and urinary complaints. Fresh plant juice: blend whole plant with water, drink 50ml daily for liver detox. Poultice of crushed plant applied to wounds and skin infections. Use consistently for 4 weeks for liver and kidney benefits.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Pwoblèm fwa, pwoblèm ren, epatit, enflamasyon, pwoblèm vant ak dijèsyon, pwoblèm nan chemen pipi, lafyèv
Français — Troubles du foie, problèmes rénaux, hépatite, inflammation, troubles digestifs, voies urinaires, fièvre
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