Stinking passionflower (marigouya)
Passiflora foetida
Stinking passionflower
marigouya
Marie-goujat
Passiflora foetida
Traditionally used
Pain, arthritis, anti-inflammatory, headache, rheumatism, muscle pain
Prepared as
Leaf tea: steep handful of fresh leaves in hot water 10 minutes, drink 1 cup twice daily for anxiety and sleep. Cold compress: soak cloth in cooled leaf tea, apply to forehead for fever. Tincture: steep leaves in alcohol 2 weeks, take 20 drops in water twice daily.
In three languages
Kreyòl — Doulè, maladi zo yo, diminye enflamasyon, mal tèt, rematism, doulè nan misk yo
Français — Douleurs, arthrite, anti-inflammatoire, maux de tête, rhumatismes, douleurs musculaires
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