Purple mombin (siwèl)
Spondias purpurea
Purple mombin
siwèl
Cirouelle
Spondias purpurea
Traditionally used
Digestion, fever, skin conditions, inflammation, wounds, diarrhea
Prepared as
Bark decoction: boil small piece of bark in 2 cups water 15 minutes, drink half cup twice daily for diarrhea, fever, and inflammation. Leaf tea: boil handful 10 minutes for respiratory and digestive complaints. Bark poultice applied to wounds and skin infections. Fruit eaten fresh for vitamin C and immunity. Bark tannins provide strong astringent action for diarrhea.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Pou pwoblèm vant, lafyèv, maladi po, enflamasyon, blesi, dyare
Français — Pour la digestion, la fièvre, les affections cutanées, l'inflammation, les plaies, la diarrhée
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