(In territories with significant traditional TRAMIL use)
Martinique:
- malnommée
- malomé
- malomin
Haiti:
- malnommée H
- malomé H
- malomin H
Cuba:
- tapón
aerial parts, decoction, orally3
According to the information available:
The use for absé dlé (inguinal lymph node disease) and measles is classified as REC based on the significant traditional use documented in the TRAMIL surveys and the scientific information published.
All topical application must follow strict hygiene measures in order to prevent contamination or additional infection.
The use of this resource in cases of diarrhoea should be considered complementary to oral rehydration therapy.
The use of this resource for measles should be considered complementary for its antipyretic, immunostimulant, anti- inflammatory and antihistamine properties.
If deterioration is observed in the patient or if absé dlé (inguinal lymph node disease) persists for more than 8 days or the diarrhoea for more than 3 days in adults, 2 days in children over 3 years of age, seek medical attention.
Not for use during pregnancy, breastfeeding or in children under 3 years.
For absé dlé (inguinal ganglionic disease): wash 50 grams of leaves with abundant boiled water and crush. Place enough to cover the affected area, previously washed with boiled water and soap. Cover with a dressing or clean cloth and change every 8 hours.
For diarrhoea:
prepare a decoction with 40 grams of fresh aerial parts in 6 cups (1 1⁄2 litres) of water, boil in an open vessel and reduce by half. Cool, strain (filter) and drink 1 cup 3 times a day for 3 days33 .
For measles:
prepare a decoction with 30 grams of fresh aerial parts in 6 cups (1 1⁄2 litres) of water, boil in an open vessel and reduce to 1 litre. Cool, strain (filter) and drink 1 cup 3 times a day for 2 or 3 days33 .
Preparations must never be stored for more than 24 hours, even if refrigerated.
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