Jamaican Dogwood

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gender: Feminine

Planet: Moon

Element: Water

Chakra Colour: Indigo

Medicinal Uses:  Jamaican Dogwood is considered analgesic and indicated in cases where there is intense pain, especially nervous pain. Thus it can be used for nervous headaches, migraines, neuralgia, toothache as well as menstrual cramps and ovarian pain. It is very helpful in cases where intense nerve pain prevents a patient from falling asleep, but should not be used as a general sedative as there are other herbs that are just as effective, but have less toxic potential. Jamaican Dogwood is strictly indicated for pain control. In Mayan medicine Jamaican Dogwood is indicated for the treatment of asthma, fever and ringworm.

Magical Uses: Can be used to keep the subject of meetings private secret and to keep minds open. Used to assist in wishes and protection.

Other Names: Chijol, Dogwood Jamaica, Erythrina piscipula, Fishfudle, Fish Poison Bark, Fish-Poison Tree, Jabín, Jamaican Cornouiller, West Indian Dogwood.

Contraindications: Do not use if you are taking sedative medications, antidepressants or pregnant.

 

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