Jamaican Dogwood Bark and Powder Profile

Also known as- Piscidia piscipula , Fish Poison Tree, North American Dogwood, and Dogwood.

Introduction

Dogwood is a tropical shrub in the legume family with its native roots in the West Indies, Mexico, South Texas, and parts of the Pacific Northwest. It gained its nickname "fish poison tree" from the West Indian practice of filling an open container with its branches and then dumping the container into a lagoon. As the water become infused with isoflavones from the tree, passing fish "fall asleep" in the box and can be easily caught.

Constituents

Isoflavones, organic acids, beta-sitosterol, tannins.

Parts Used

Bark

Typical Preparations

Tea, tincture and sometimes encapsulated.

Summary

Jamaican Dogwood is considered a relatively powerful remedy for migraine and neuralgia. The herb is also used to treat ovarian and uterine pain. The main use of the herb, however, is to treat insomnia caused by nervous tension or pain.

Precautions

Jamaican Dogwood is a powerful sedative. It is not poisonous to humans, but taking more than the recommended dose can cause a marked sedative effect.

Its use is not recommended while pregnant.

 

Return to Jamaican Dogwood Bark

 

 

For educational purposes only
This information has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.
This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.