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Justitia pectoralis

Other names: Jaco Piri Piri

Healing power:
- at depressions,
- calms the nerves,
- as aphrodisiacum.

How to use:
Out of the leaves a tea is brewed.
Leaves started in vine, shall work as aphrodisiacum.

Description of the plant:
Justitia pectoralis grows perennial, but can´t withstand frost.
The natural habits of this plant are Central and South America.
Justitia pectoralis reaches a height up to 60 cm and loves a sunny to halfshady location in a normal soil.

Propagation:
By layers: Cut pieces of 8 cm length from the stem, put them into water. After 2 to 3 weeks roots have been builded. Transplant the new plants into pots.