I have not idea, I have never been to Jamaica and have never tried it.
It is not listed as a medicinal plant in my herb book but that does not mean that it is not used in traditional medicine locally.
36 posted on 02/06/2020 5:37:24 PM PST by Harmless Teddy Bear
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