Herbal Medicinal Plants
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Local herbal remedies should only be used under the guidance
of a knowledgeable herbal medicine practioner! |
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tea of zèb a vè, Dysphania ambrosioides, is the most common vermifuge in St. Lucia. Oil is
sometimes added. The leaves made into a poultice with other herbs
are used to treat wounds and sores. For combining it with other
herbs in a syrup for asthma and cough. It is thought to benefit
the pancreas, and aid digestion and clean the womb after childbirth. Verna Slane 1987 |