Dog Blood Herb in Jamaica (Rivina humilis): Traditional Uses for Fertility, Inflammation and Menstrual Cramps
Later on, people started calling it “Inflammation Bush” because many believed the herb helped to clear inflammation from the body naturally. Today, the herb is more widely known as Dog Blood (Rivina humilis), and it has become one of Jamaica’s most popular traditional herbs.
In Jamaica, Dog Blood is often used by women dealing with fertility problems, especially when blocked fallopian tubes are believed to be the issue. Many ladies drink the tea once or twice daily over several months as part of their natural herbal routine. The herb is also commonly given to young girls and teenagers who suffer from severe menstrual cramps, and many people say it helps ease the pain and discomfort.
Dog Blood is very easy to grow. The plant produces tiny red seeds, and once the seeds fall to the ground, new plants quickly spring up. Here on our farm, the herb grows naturally all over the place because it self-seeds so easily. Since it is one of our most requested herbs, we also gather the seeds and cultivate it specially for harvesting.
The herb is carefully harvested and dried on our farm, then prepared for shipping. We also offer Dog Blood in tea bag and capsule form for persons who prefer an easier way to use it.
One important thing to remember is that herbs take time. Dog Blood is not something that works overnight. Persons using it for blocked fallopian tubes usually stay on the herb for several months while monitoring their progress with their doctor or medical scans.
Dog Blood, also known as Rivina humilis or Fall Down Bush, is truly one of Jamaica’s treasured herbs and continues to be trusted by many Jamaican families from generation to generation.