Sweet broom

Traditionally used

A slender, sweet-tasting herb of yards and paths, one of the busiest remedies in Caribbean bush medicine — a decoction for stomach upset, fever, high blood sugar, and coughs, and a wash for skin sores. ⚠ It lowers blood sugar — use with care alongside diabetes medication (additive hypoglycaemia).

In three languages

Kreyòl — trete dyabèt epi bese sik nan san; kalme lestomak ak malèz dijestif; bese lafyèv (febrifij); soulaje tous ak mal gòj

Français — Herbe grêle au goût doux des cours et des sentiers, l'un des remèdes les plus employés de la médecine caribéenne — une décoction contre les troubles d'estomac, la fièvre, l'excès de sucre et la toux, et un lavage pour les plaies. ⚠ Elle abaisse la glycémie — prudence avec un traitement antidiabétique (hypoglycémie additive).

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

Kept alongside

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