Shining bush
Peperomia pellucida · Piperaceae
Shining bush
Péperomie
Peperomia pellucida
zèb kourèskoklayashine bush
Piperaceae
Traditionally used
A juicy, translucent little herb that springs up in shade and damp corners. Eaten fresh or taken in decoction, it is a Caribbean remedy for gout, arthritis, and high uric acid, and the crushed plant cools headaches and inflamed skin.
In three languages
Kreyòl — trete gout epi bese asid irik; soulaje atrit ak doulè rimatis nan jwenti; kalme po — bouton, abse, akne (poulti); itilize kòm diyretik epi kont tous
Français — Petite herbe juteuse et translucide qui surgit à l'ombre et dans les coins humides. Fraîche ou en décoction, c'est un remède caribéen contre la goutte, l'arthrite et l'excès d'acide urique, et la plante écrasée apaise maux de tête et peau enflammée.
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.
Sources & lineage
TRAMIL Caribbean pharmacopoeia; Caribbean ethnobotany
Kept alongside