Portia tree (fèy tansyon)
Thespesia populnea
Portia tree
fèy tansyon
Feuille tension
Thespesia populnea
Traditionally used
Fever, skin conditions, inflammation, wounds, digestive complaints
Prepared as
Bark decoction: boil small piece of bark in 2 cups water 15 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for fever and inflammation. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes for respiratory complaints. Bark poultice applied to skin infections and wounds. Seed oil applied to dry skin and scalp. Inner bark used as traditional remedy for reproductive health — consult herbalist for dosing.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, maladi po, enflamasyon, blesi, pwoblèm vant ak dijestyon
Français — Fièvre, affections cutanées, inflammation, plaies, troubles digestifs
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