Rattlebox (pètpèt)
Crotalaria retusa
Rattlebox
pètpèt
Pète-pète
Crotalaria retusa
Traditionally used
⚠ Contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids that accumulate and damage the liver — not for internal use, and never in pregnancy. Used mostly externally for fever, inflammation, skin conditions, wounds, respiratory complaints, and intestinal worms.
Prepared as
WARNING: toxic in large doses. Leaf tea used carefully in small amounts for fever and respiratory infections — steep 5 leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink half cup once daily maximum. Seed poultice applied externally to skin infections. Do not exceed recommended amounts. Avoid during pregnancy and with children. Consult an herbalist before internal use.
In three languages
Kreyòl — ⚠ Li gen alkaloyid pirolizidin ki rasanble epi ki andomaje fwa a — pa pou itilize andedan, epi pa janm pou fanm ansent. Itilize sitou sou po a pou lafyèv, enflamasyon, maladi po, blesi, pwoblèm respirasyon, ak vè nan vant.
Français — ⚠ Contient des alcaloïdes pyrrolizidiniques qui s'accumulent et endommagent le foie — ne pas utiliser par voie interne, et jamais pendant la grossesse. Utilisé surtout en externe pour la fièvre, l'inflammation, les affections cutanées, les plaies, les troubles respiratoires et les vers intestinaux.
Safety
WARNING: toxic in large doses. Leaf tea used carefully in small amounts for fever and respiratory infections — steep 5 leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink half cup once daily maximum. Seed poultice applied externally to skin infections. Do not exceed recommended amounts. Avoid during pregnancy and with children. Consult an herbalist before internal use.
Plants can look similar and be misidentified — always verify with a local herbalist or guide before use.
Kept alongside