🌿 Palo de Víbora (Calliandra grandiflora) | Snake Stick Healing & Blood Cleanse | NYCherbs®

The Remedy:

🌱 Other Names: English: Snake Stick, Viper Wood, Snakewood, Latin: Calliandra grandiflora, Spanish: Palo de Víbora

✨ Key Benefits:

🩸 Blood-cleansing tonic
🛡️ Antimicrobial & protective properties
🔥 Reduces inflammation & infection
🌿 Traditionally used for snakebite and venom detox support
💪 Supports wound healing & resilience

📌 Traditional & Modern Uses:

• Used in traditional Mexican and Central American herbalism as a protective plant against venomous bites

• Brewed as a tea for blood purification and cleansing rituals

• Applied topically for wounds, skin infections, and inflammation

• Associated with strength, protection, and resilience in folk medicine

🌼 Herbal Combinations:

• Sarsaparilla (Smilax spp.) → enhances blood-purifying effects

• Chaparral (Larrea tridentata) → complements antimicrobial and detox actions

• Calendula (Calendula officinalis) → adds wound-healing and anti-inflammatory synergy

🧴 Available Forms:

• Cut & Sifted Bark/Wood

• Powder

• Capsules

• Tea/Infusion

⚠️ Traditional use includes treatment for venomous bites, but this is not a substitute for emergency medical care. Use cautiously and consult a practitioner before internal use.