A bark with calming and analgesic properties

Known for its relaxing effect on the central nervous and muscular systems, piscidia is indicated for anxiety-related disorders, neuralgic pain, painful periods, and certain forms of insomnia. It is used under supervision by healthcare professionals or in the formulation of specialized supplements.

Description

Bark cut into irregular fragments, reddish-brown to light brown in color, with a sweet, woody odor and a slightly bitter flavor. Raw product intended for processing or use in decoction under controlled conditions.

Nomenclature

• Common name: Piscidia, Jamaican dogwood, fishwood
• Latin name: Piscidia erythrina
• Family: Fabaceae
• Part used: Bark
• Shape: Cut
• Origin: Central America, Caribbean, South Florida
• English name: Jamaican dogwood
• German name: Hundsbaumrinde
• Name in Spanish: Pescadilla
• Name in Italian: Legno di Giamaica
• Name in Arabic: لحاء بيسيديا

Main virtues

Central nervous system sedative, mild to moderate analgesic, antispasmodic, muscle relaxant, mild anxiolytic.

Main constituents

Rotenone, piscidin, flavonoids, isoflavones, tannins, organic acids, lignans, various alkaloids.

Professional use and dosage

• Decoction: 1 to 2 g per 250 ml of cold water, bring to a gentle boil for 10 minutes, infuse for 10 minutes, filter. 1 to 2 times a day as needed.
• Tincture or fluid extract: according to standard protocol (1:5 to 1:10), reserved for experienced preparers.
• Capsule formulation (dry powder): 250 to 300 mg per capsule – up to 2 times per day, under professional supervision.

Precautions, side effects and contraindications

• For use by qualified healthcare professionals only.
• Contraindicated in pregnant or breastfeeding women, children and people undergoing sedative treatment.
• May cause drowsiness, dizziness or digestive disturbances in case of overdose.
• Handle with care: some parts of the plant are considered toxic in high doses.

History and traditional use

Used by indigenous populations to soothe pain and as a natural sleep aid, piscidia was also renowned for its narcotic properties among Native Americans. It is also known as a traditional fish-killing plant, hence its name. Today, it remains a benchmark in sedative herbalism in regulated professional practices.

Miscellaneous information

• Packaging: opaque bag or bulk for pharmacy or laboratory.
• Storage: away from light, humidity and heat.
• Shelf life: 12 to 18 months.
• TARIC customs code: 1211.90.86.00

Sources and references

• Pl@ntUse – https://uses.plantnet-project.org
• Wikiphyto – https://www.wikiphyto.org/wiki/Piscidia
• Commission E – Monographs of medicinal plants
• Materia Medica – American Phytotherapeutic Traditions

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