Carrion Crow

Bush for clearing, grounding, and everyday herbal tradition

Carrion Crow tea is a traditional herbal infusion found in parts of the Caribbean, where it is commonly prepared from plants in the Stachytarpheta genus (often referred to as porterweed or verbena species, depending on the region).

Across different islands and households, it has been used as a simple bush tea—prepared at home, shared within families, and passed down through everyday practice rather than formal instruction.

“Brew it and let it settle.”

Like many traditional herbs, Carrion Crow is naturally rich in plant compounds such as flavonoids and iridoids, which are commonly found in the Verbenaceae family. These compounds have been studied in various plants within this group for their antioxidant activity, though research specific to traditional preparations is still limited.

In folk use, this tea is often associated with general wellness routines—something people reach for when they want a plain, grounding herbal drink as part of their day.

It is best understood as a traditional bush tea, valued for its role in everyday rhythm rather than for any specific medical outcome.

This is not bush for promises.

It’s bush for practice.

For slowing down, sipping something simple, and staying connected to tradition.

Traditionally approached for

General wellness routines, everyday herbal drinking, and cultural bush tea practice

Noted plant qualities

Typically prepared from Stachytarpheta species, which contain naturally occurring flavonoids and iridoids commonly found in verbena family plants

How to welcome it into your routine

Enjoy as a warm tea during the day or early evening. Best taken as part of a simple, consistent herbal routine—slowly and mindfully, like many traditional bush teas have always been enjoyed.