Antigono leptopus is a flowering plant from the buckwheat family, polygonaceae. Its other names are coral vine, bee bush, Mexican creeper or San miguelito vine. Not a lot of plants are completely edible but this is a unique feature the coral vine has. . It is a perennial plant that is native to Mexico and […]
For many years, herbal medicine has been used to help treat a wide range of illnesses and health conditions. Growing up in Jamaica, I watched many elders turn to herbs before pharmacy medicine, and even today on our farm we still prepare herbs the traditional way. Over the years, herbal remedies have continued to grow […]
Growing up in the hills of Jamaica, dried herbs were always a part of daily life in our home. My parents and grandparents hardly wasted herbs once they were harvested from the land. Instead, they carefully dried leaves, roots, and bark in the sun or under cover so they could be used throughout the year. […]
What is the Damiana Also known as Turnera Aphrodisiaca or Turnera diffusa, Damiana is a small shrub that was originally used by Latin American natives as a way of eliminating depression and anxiety during ceremonies. The plant that is predominantly spread across Mexico, Latin America and North America has leaves that are green in color […]
Onions are an important component of our meals and millions of people across the globe use onions every day. Besides the sweet aroma and flavor it adds to food, there are several other health benefits that can be derived from onions. Onions are one of the oldest cultivated vegetables in history and for several years […]
At the basic, steroids are organic compounds with seventeen carbon atoms arranged into four rings. These can also be defined as synthetic hormones designed to treat medical ailments. However, they are one of the world’s most controversial drugs. Steroids are developed as medical treatments and they come in two varieties. Anabolic steroids which have a […]
For several years, the Red Water Grass has been used in various places across the world for health and medicinal purposes. The plant has grown in popularity among populations of the world for its vast health and medicinal benefits. Some of the conditions that the Red Water Grass has been observed to remedy include swelling, […]
Papaya is popular not only for its delicious fruits but also for the health benefits of the leaves. Papaya leaf juice is gaining popularity for the tons of benefits it brings to those that drink it. Grown in the tropical regions of the world, the juice extracted from the leaves of the plant have numerous […]
Commonly referred to as the Gumbo-Limbo or copperwood, Bursera Sirambula has over the years been used by people from all over the world for its health and medicinal benefits. The bark of the tree is particularly popular for its ability to treat genital herpes. Before being adopted as an effective treatment for genital herpes, Bursera […]
The term sea weed refers to various marine algae that are mostly macroscopic and multicellular. Certain types of red brown and green algae are covered under this term. There are several classification categories of sea weed. They can be classified as medicine, food, filtration, fertilizer or even industrial. The use of seaweed has been on […]
How Jamaican Herbal Remedies Are Gaining Popularity Worldwide
