Jamaican Dogwood (Piscidia piscipula)

[JungleGhost]

A tropical tree native to the Caribbean and southern Florida, known for its showy pink/lavender flowers and use in traditional medicine for pain, anxiety, and insomnia, though it is toxic and should be used with caution. Its bark and leaves contain compounds that can stun fish, leading to its other names like "fish poison tree," and it's also used in horticulture as a shade tree.

Traditionally used for nerve pain, migraines, anxiety, and insomnia, but it can cause sleepiness and slowed breathing, especially with sedatives.

I have yet to try this but have extract on the way so I will post more info soon!

 

[bezevo]

fish poison is an important clue ..

 

[JungleGhost]

separation of harmful compounds while making the extract was talked about. I know nothing about this, do you?

Not sure if it'll be something viable but I'm researching it because of its native location.