Red mangrove (manglye wouj)
Rhizophora mangle
Red mangrove
manglye wouj
Manglier rouge
Rhizophora mangle
Traditionally used
Fever, inflammation, skin conditions, wounds, respiratory, digestive
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 complaints. Bark poultice applied to wounds and skin infections. Propagule tip tea used for blood sugar support. Tannins in bark provide strong astringent action for digestive complaints.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Lafyèv, enflamasyon, maladi po a, blesi, pwoblèm respiratwa, pwoblèm vant
Français — Fièvre, inflammation, affections cutanées, plaies, troubles respiratoires, 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