Jamaican Dogwood Herbal Remedies
Jamaican dogwood is used as a sedative and anodyne, its main indication being for insomnia caused by pain or nervous tension, especially in the aged. It is also reported effective for neuralgia, migraine, cramping pain during menstruation, sciatica, earache, migraine, and is a specific for toothache. The herb is sometimes recommended for relieving pain and discomfort of whooping cough, combined with other herbs. Jamaican Dogwood has a taste of BITTER, ACRID and a temperature of WARM.
Jamaican Dogwood Proper Dose
| Type | Dossage |
| Jamaican Dogwood Tincture | 20 drops to 2 droppersful |
Jamaican Dogwood Reference Information
| Latin Name | Piscidia erythrina |
| Other Names | Fish poison tree |
| Part Used | Bark |
| Herb Forms | Tincture. |
| Affects | Nervous system |
| Cautions | For larger doses than 1 dropperful, it is best to consult an herbalist or qualified health care practitioner; can be toxic in excessive amounts. |
| Botanical Info | A small deciduous tree in the Pea family, with pink, lavender, or sometimes white pea-like flowers native to the Carribean. |
Supporting Research
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Sherman, J. 1979. The Complete Botanical Prescriber. Corvallis: Corvallis Naturopathic Clinic.