Cordoncillo Negro | Piper aduncum | Matico

The Herb Dr. Sebi Praised. Jamaica Grows.

Wild-harvested from the untouched forests of Jamaica where it grows freely and naturally, Cordoncillo Negro (Piper aduncum) — also known as Matico — is one of the Caribbean's most aromatic and wide-ranging wellness botanicals. Celebrated by herbalists across generations and lauded by the late Dr. Sebi for its remarkable breadth of traditional uses, this powerhouse herb is most deeply rooted in digestive and respiratory folk wellness practice across the Caribbean.

Pleasantly aromatic with a natural menthol taste that makes it genuinely enjoyable to drink — this one is as pleasant to prepare as it is to use.

Nothing added. Just pure, wild Jamaican Cordoncillo Negro.

What's Inside

What It Does for You

• Digestive Comfort & Stomach Support — Traditionally used across generations in Caribbean folk herbalism to support a settled, comfortable digestive system and ease common digestive discomforts including nausea, bloating, and gas
• Respiratory Comfort & Airway Support — Long valued in Jamaican folk tradition to support clear, comfortable airways and ease seasonal upper respiratory discomfort
• Mucus Clearing Support — Traditionally used to support the respiratory system's natural process of clearing and expelling excess mucus buildup for easier, more comfortable breathing
• Oral Comfort Support — Valued in traditional Caribbean herbalism for its naturally soothing properties, traditionally used to support comfort in the mouth and throat
• Menstrual Comfort Support — Traditionally incorporated into women's wellness routines to support ease and comfort during the menstrual cycle
• Skin & Wound Comfort Support — Traditionally used topically in Caribbean folk practice to support the skin's natural healing process and overall tissue comfort
• Naturally Soothing Properties — Valued in traditional herbalism for its naturally soothing and calming qualities, traditionally used to support the body's everyday comfort and ease

How Does It Taste?

Cordoncillo Negro is wonderfully aromatic with a pleasant, natural menthol flavor that makes it one of the most enjoyable herbal teas in the Yaga range.

No bitterness — just a clean, refreshing, minty warmth in every cup.

How to Prepare

1. Add 1 teaspoon of herb to one cup of hot water.
2. Cover and steep for 5–10 minutes.
3. Strain and enjoy.