The hog plum (Spondius Mombin) is a very underrated plant that has several surprising health benefits. This plant goes by several names based on which part of the world can be found. These names include: amra, caja fruit, june plum, monkey mombin, kakadu plum or Brazil nuts. The hog plum is a fruit tree that […]
Native to Madagascar, the Leaf of Life plant symbolizes the regenerative power of life with its fleshy appearance. Found extensively in the Caribbean the Leaf of Life has been linked to numerous health benefits. The Leaf of Life (Bryophyllum pinnatum) is grown in most tropical areas, including Jamaica. It can also be found in India, […]
Clary sage, which is also known as “Salvia sclarea” is a type of flowering herb that’s mostly found in the Mediterranean Basin. The plant is popular for its oil; the clary sage essential oil which is extracted from both the leaves and buds of the plant. This oil has a pleasant fragrance and can either […]
What Is An Avocado Pear Seed The avocado fruit needs no glamorous introduction; half a century ago, it probably would, but ever since the 80’s avocado has grown in popularity, both among nutritionists and everyone else. The avocado pear is rich in healthy proteins and essential nutrients. Although people tend to focus more on the […]
Periwinkle is one of the herbs that is widely used in the treatment of brain health. Periwinkle is also known as Vinca Minor, Early flowering and Wintergreen as well. This herb has an immense set of benefits for promoting brain productivity and human deficiencies. The part of the herb that grows above the ground is […]
Surprising Health Benefits of Breadfruit Leaves Breadfruit is a species of flowering tree in the mulberry family that was been cultivated for over 3000 years. It is widely consumed throughout the Caribbean, India and Africa, to name a few. When ripe, the breadfruit has a soft, yellow, cream colored flesh that resembles bread and it […]
How to improve fertility with the Jamaican Dog Blood Bush Dog Blood Bush (Rivina Humilis), also called pigeonberry , blood berry, rouge plant, baby pepper, coralito and fertility bush, is a species of flowering plant in the family Petiveriaceae. Dog Blood Bush can be found in the southern United States, the Caribbean, Central America, and […]
5 Health Benefits of Sarsaparilla Sarsaparilla is a tropical, climbing vine with prickly stems that is native to Jamaica and areas in Central America. For hundreds of year, locals in Jamaica and across the world have utilized the root of the sarsaparilla plant for treating various medical ailments such as arthritis and to remedy skin […]
Are Medicinal Herbs Safe to Use? An herb is a plant or plant part used for its scent, flavor, or therapeutic properties. Herbal medicines have existed for thousands of years and have its origins in ancient Egypt. Medicinal herbs involve the use of a wide variety of plants to improve one’s health as well as […]
Wild grown herbs vs organic herbs Herbs are an important aspect of every natural ecosystem. Unlike other plants, most herbs have savoury and aromatic properties making them popular in culinary arts and health. Due to the raising popularity in their use, there is an increasing demand of high quality and pristine herbs in different parts […]
How Jamaican Herbal Remedies Are Gaining Popularity Worldwide
