🌿 Jamaican Guinea Hen Weed (Petiveria alliacea) | Immune Support & Traditional Healing | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

🌱 Other Names: Anamu, Gully Root, Garlic Weed, Mucura, Apacin, Guinea Henweed.

✨ Key Benefits:

🛡️ Immune Booster – Traditionally used to strengthen the body’s natural defenses.
🦠 Antimicrobial Properties – Folk medicine highlights antibacterial and antifungal effects.
🔥 Anti-inflammatory Support – Eases joint and muscle discomfort.
🍃 Respiratory Aid – Used for clearing congestion and supporting lung health.
⚖️ Balancing Herb – Known in Afro-Caribbean traditions as a protective spiritual herb.

📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:

• Widely used in Jamaican and Afro-Caribbean herbal medicine for immune strength

• Incorporated into teas and decoctions for colds, flu, and respiratory issues

• Burned or carried in folk practices for protection and cleansing

🌼 Herbal Combinations:

• Echinacea → Enhances immune defense

• Ginger → Boosts circulation and warming energy

• Garlic → Strengthens antimicrobial properties

🧴 Available Forms:

• Dried Herb

• Powder

• Capsules

• Tea/Infusion