Jamaican Guinea Hen Weed (Anamu)
Botanical Name: Petiveria alliacea
Common Names: Guinea Hen Weed • Anamu • Anamú • Garlic Weed • Gully Root • Mucura • Tipi
Guinea Hen Weed is a strongly aromatic tropical botanical with a long history of traditional use throughout Jamaica, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Traditionally prepared as a tea or herbal infusion.
Caution: Avoid during pregnancy. Use caution with blood-thinning medications, diabetes medications, or other prescription medicines.
Traditional uses are provided for educational purposes and are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.