Rosemary croton (Omaren)
Croton linearis
Rosemary croton
Omaren
Romarin pays
Croton linearis
Traditionally used
⚠ Not in pregnancy. Not for children under 5. Oral use: do not exceed 3 consecutive days. Digestive: leaf decoction for poor digestion and intestinal gas. Dermatosis and pruritus: leaf decoction taken orally. Anti-inflammatory / sprains and contusions: whole plant bruised with oil as topical poultice. Antiasthmatic: plant infusion.
In three languages
Kreyòl — ⚠ Pa pandan gwosès. Pa ba timoun ki poko gen 5 an. Pa pran nan bouch pou plis pase 3 jou konsekitif. Dijestif: enfizyon fèy pou move dijestion ak gaz entesten. Dermatoz ak grate: enfizyon fèy bwè. Kont enflamasyon, antòs ak kontizyon: tout plant pile ak lwil, an kataplasm sou kote blese. Kont opresyon: enfizyon plant lan bwè.
Français — ⚠ Ne pas utiliser pendant la grossesse. Ne pas administrer aux enfants de moins de 5 ans. Voie orale : ne pas dépasser 3 jours consécutifs. Digestif : décoction de feuilles pour les troubles digestifs et les gaz intestinaux. Dermatose et prurit : décoction de feuilles, voie orale. Anti-inflammatoire, contre les foulures et contusions : plante entière pilée avec huile, en cataplasme local. Antiasthmatique : infusion de la plante.
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