Home Remedies: Guinea hen weed

Guinea hen weed (Scientific name: Petiveria alliaceae) or Devil's Horse Whip, a perennial plant that grows wildly in tropical conditions has a very pungent and long lasting odour that can be smelt from a distance or when the earth is wet. Although minimal studies have been done, the plant is said to be very effective in the treatment and prevention of several diseases and although many scientists have ravished the claims of the efficacy of its medicinal value, scientists in the Caribbean region are continuously conducting research.

The plant is dug up from the root and put to dry. All parts of the plant including leaves, roots and stem can be used to make tea or even wine. The tea may be consumed sweetened or unsweetened for three, seven or nine mornings.

The plants is used to treat the following conditions:

Diahorrea. In the case of this symptom, the guinea hen weed is combined with a little piece of dried orange skin and put to boil for approximately five minutes. It is then put to cool and consumed by the patient. The tea is known to almost instantly stop the condition.

Cancers. The Tea of this plant can be had every now and then to prevent and to purge the blood of free radicals that can cause cancers.

Sinusitis. The leaves of the plant can be inhaled by a patient suffering from sinusitis. It is said to produce long lasting relieve.

Fever. A handful of the plant is reaped. Separate this into two sections. wrap the smaller portion in a piece of white fabric and tie this around the patient's forehead. The remaining section of the plant should be wrapped in a towel and placed around the persons body to induce sweating.

Fibroids: This is done by boiling the leaves with blue vervain and dog blood/inflammation weed. It can be had as a tea or used to do monthly hot sits or vaginal steams.

Photos of the Guinea Hen Weed Plant

Other Common Names for Guinea Hen Weed are: anamu, apacin, garlic-weed, obeah bush.

How to Make Guinea Hen Weed Tea


Reap the guinea hen weed plant from the roots up
Hang the plant to dry to remove toxins

1.  Bring 3 cups of water to a rapid boil
2.  Add one stalk of the guinea hen weed, (you may use the leaves only, the roots         only or both leaves and roots)
3.  Allow to boil for a further three (minutes)
4.  Remove from flame and allow to cool.
5.  Sweeten as desired. Can also be had unsweetened

The tea may be served hot or chilled.

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