Contribo (Duck Flower Vine) 2oz

Contribo is used for energy or fighting fatigue, increasing appetite and circulation and improving the health of the immune system. It is used to address flus, colds, constipation, indigestion, depression, stomach aches, parasites, delayed menstruation and non-insulin dependent diabetes.

It is cultivated in French Guiana as a medicinal plant (Moretti 104, 993). They use the leaves for mosquito and snake bites, and to address liver problems and malaria.

In Belize Contribo is used for flus, colds, constipation, fevers, stomach aches, indigestion, gastritis and parasites.

May Help With Herpes Or Sexual Impotence

For Fever, lack of appetite – 1 small handful of chopped vine in 3 cups of water is boiled for 10 minutes. Dose: 1/4 cup in the morning and evening.

For snake bites – 1 3-inch piece of the root along with sarsaparilla root are smashed in 1 quart of water and the person is encouraged to drink a lot of it counteract the poison. (Balick, Arvigo)

To remove excess mucus in the prostrate and uterus – 1 handful of contribo is chopped