Herb · Caribbean

Jamaican Dogwood

Piscidia erythrina

HerbCaribbeanHigh potency

Traditional Uses

Traditionally used for painTraditionally used as a sedativeTraditionally used for crampsNervine

Traditionally used for

pain insomnia anxiety nerve pain muscle tension

Traditionally prepared as

Traditional use is tincture under supervision. Amounts and directions vary by product. Follow the label, and check with a pharmacist before combining with prescription medicine.

This describes how the plant has traditionally been prepared. It is not a dose, and not a recommendation for you. Amounts that suit one person can be wrong for another, and wrong alongside a medicine. Ask a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it.

Safety profile

Strong sedative. Medical supervision advised.

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