Back in Jamaican in the countryside, healing herbs were a part of everyday life for my family. Long before herbal products became popular around the world, many Jamaican homes were already using roots, leaves, and bush teas to help with common illnesses and to keep the body strong. I can still remember waking up to […]
What is Garlic? Garlic is known all over the world as a herb used to add flavor to a wide array of food and dishes. The herb is also a popular medicine used to treat and prevent many diseases and conditions that negatively affects the body’s overall health. Garlic, scientifically known as Allium Sativum, is […]
What is Ginger? Ginger has been in use as a popular spice, preservative and herbal medicine for thousands of years. It is one of the most popular household spices used today and is highly sought after in Jamaica. Ginger is a thick, knotted underground stem known as a rhizome and not as a root as […]
It is true that there are many treatments today that are offered to the people in curing their health issues. However, some of them don’t contain helpful ingredients that can really treat several health issues. There are times that it makes the condition of the sick person in a very critical condition. These are some […]
Growing up in Jamaica, I always remember seeing herbs being used long before many people depended heavily on pharmacy medicine. In the countryside, almost every yard had a few “bush” plants growing nearby. Our elders would boil a pot of herbal tea whenever someone had a cold, upset stomach, fever, or simply needed to “build […]
CANNABIS (Indica, Cannabis, Sativa Ruberlis) Some common names for this popular herb are marijuana, weed, reefer, pot and ganja. Medicinal and other uses: a.Cannabis is used as a liniment for sprains, arthritic pains, asthma, bronchitis and migraine headaches. b.A poultice can be made for sores, external ulcers, sprains, gout, boils, arthritis, infections and to kill […]
Ackee is more than just a fruit in Jamaica — it is part of our culture, our memories, and our everyday life. Growing up, ackee and saltfish was one of those meals that brought the family together, especially on weekends or special mornings. Even today on our farm and during our tours, serving Jamaica’s national […]
Breadfruit trees have always been a familiar sight here in Jamaica. Growing up, I never really thought much about them beyond the delicious roasted breadfruit we enjoyed with ackee, saltfish, or a simple piece of fried fish. On our farm today, the breadfruit tree still holds a very special place. Not only do we enjoy […]
Growing up in Jamaica, herbs and spices were never something fancy or trendy to us. They were simply a part of everyday life. I grew up watching my parents and grandparents walk into the backyard or out into the hills to pick fresh herbs for tea, cooking, and home remedies. On our farm today, that […]
Irish Moss What is Irish Moss? The name Irish Moss can be a bit misleading to those who are unfamiliar with this popular herb. Irish Moss is in fact a seaweed whose formal name is Chondrus Crispus and which is a species of red algae. Irish Moss is also known in other parts of the […]
How Jamaican Herbal Remedies Are Gaining Popularity Worldwide
