Dog Blood Bush

Petiveria alliacea · Dog Blood Bush / Guinea Hen Weed / Ajowan

The Caribbean's most trusted herb for female cycles and pelvic pain

Women's HealthInflammation & PainImmunity & Infection

Dog Blood Bush (also called Guinea Hen Weed) is widely used across the Caribbean and Latin America for menstrual regulation, fibroid-related pain, and pelvic congestion. Its strong, garlic-like odor signals powerful sulfur compounds with anti-inflammatory and emmenagogue properties. It is one of Kenan's key herbs for women's hormonal protocols.

Therapeutic benefits

Emmenagogue — stimulates and regulates menstrual flow

Relieves pelvic pain and menstrual cramps

Anti-inflammatory — reduces fibroid-related inflammation

Mild hormonal regulator for irregular cycles

Immune stimulant

Analgesic for joint and muscle pain

🫖 Preparation & Dosage

1
Take 1 large handful of fresh leaves (or 2 tbsp dried)
2
Boil in 500 ml water for 15 minutes
3
Strain and drink 1 cup morning and 1 cup evening
4
Pause during menstruation — only take between periods
5
Course: 3 weeks on, 1 week pause

🌴 Caribbean traditional use

Called 'guinea hen weed' in Jamaica and English-speaking islands, and 'herbe à poule' or 'herbe puante' in the French Antilles, this plant grows wild throughout the Caribbean. Healers traditionally give it to women after childbirth to help the uterus contract and expel any remaining tissue.

Cautions

Absolutely contraindicated during pregnancy — strong emmenagogue action. Do not use in children. Avoid if trying to conceive as it may affect implantation.