JAMAICA
BUSH WOMAN HERBS
ISAND BUSH HERBS
Cerasee
(Memoedica charantia)
Content:
1 ounce
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Cerasee: Has a history of being used
by Jamaicans to help ease stomach aches associated with menstrual cramps. Many
used it for diabetes mixed with aloe
vera. It is also used to make baths for skin infection
1 tsp
to 8 ounces boiling water Steep,
strain, and drink
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ISAND BUSH HERBS
Dandelion
(Cassia Accidentals)
Content:
1 ounce
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Dandelion: Is grown in all parishes
on the island. They come in actually different species, cultivated and wild. Traditionally
it was given to children that wet bed mixed with corn silk. It is still used
by many as a blood purifier,
Directions:1 tsp to 8 ounces boiling
water Steep , strain, and drink
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ISAND BUSH HERBS
Colic mint
(cat nip)
Lippa Alba)
Content: 1
ounce
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Colic Mint: Traditional every Jamaica
home had a plant grown by the doorway to ward off evil. It is said to stop
colic and is used for colicky babies and
for children who eat all types for fruits during the summer holiday. Very good for
stomach problems associated with gas.
Directions: 1 tsp to 8 ounces boiling
water Steep, strain, and drink
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ISAND BUSH HERBS
Ginger
(zingiber
officinale)
Content: 1 ounce
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Ginger: is one of Jamaica’s oldest
herbs. It is used in ginger beer and the traditional Christmas drink sorrel.
However many individuals use it to fight arthritic pains, stomach aches
flatulence, and gas
Directions: 1 tsp to 8 ounces boiling
water Steep, strain, and drink
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ISAND BUSH HERBS
Scour
sop(gravoli)
(Annona
Muricata)
Content: 1
ounce
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Moringa
moringa
oleifera
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Scour Sop: Jamaicans have been using
scour to make drinks with milk and
sugar. Recently they have been using it with lime. Whatever the situation
scour sop is also used to calm the
nerve, and induce sleep and is mixed with
guinea hen to prevent cancer
Directions: 1 tsp to 8 ounces boiling
water Steep, strain, and drink
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Moringa: Jamaica had lots of trees on government property but one person knew the benefits. One person tried and noised it abroad.
There was an onslaught on trees soon all visible trees were bare of leaves, and some
branches . It was said to be a natural antibiotic, aid in
childbirth, and liver disorders, and a
good supply of nutrients Direction:
1 tsp to 8 ounces boiling water. Steep and use This product is for
educational purposes, It is not intended to replace doctors’ medication. Store in a dark area.
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ISAND BUSH HERBS
Guinea Hen)
( Petivera Alliacea
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Guinea hen weed: This is one the most widely
grown weed on the island. It can be found in every parish in Jamaica. It can be identified for its unpleasant garlicky smell. It was used plentifully for
fever baths, but now people seem to be
using it to prevent tumors and cancers. It is said to keep away insects and
bats Directions: 1 tsp to 8 ounces
boiling water Steep , strain,useThis
product is not intended to treat any medical condition
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ISAND BUSH HERBS
Red
water grass
Zebrina Pendula)
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Red Water grass: Traditional housewives say Red Water Grass is good for colds, diabetics, swelling, and Hypertension In Jamaica it forms part of a well acclaimed tea that is made from a combination of bachelor buttons flowers and sour sap leaves or bark said to reduce prostate swelling Direction: 1 tsp to 8 ounces boiling water. Steep and use This product is not intended to replace doctors’ advice on medicine |
ISAND BUSH HERBS
Blue vervain
(Verbena hastate)
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Blue
Vervain is a popular herb on the island. Traditionally used as a tea that many said calms nerves, menopause
problems, blood, liver, and kidney cleanser and reduces inflammation.
Direction: 1 tsp to 8 ozs boiling water
steep, strain, and use, This information, and the product is for education only and not for
replacing your doctor advice or
medication
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ISAND BUSH HERBS
Damiana
R
AMGOAT DASH ALONG
Turnera aphrodisiac
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Ram
Goat Dash along (Damiana (Turnera aphrodisiac) Old Jamaican men
remain virile and many fathered children way unto their old age. This was so because they used Ram
goat dash along for tea at breakfast.
Little did they know it increases sexual desire and sperm count.
Direction:
1 tsp to 8 ounces boiling water. Steep
and use
This product is not intended to replace doctors'
medicine
.
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