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Home Remedies: Guinea hen weed

Guinea hen weed (Scientific name: Petiveria alliaceae) or Devil's Horse Whip, a perennial plant that grows wildly in tropical conditions has a very pungent and long lasting odour that can be smelt from a distance or when the earth is wet. Although minimal studies have been done, the plant is said to be very effective in the treatment and prevention of several diseases and although many scientists have ravished the claims of the efficacy of its medicinal value, scientists in the Caribbean region are continuously conducting research.

The plant is dug up from the root and put to dry. All parts of the plant including leaves, roots and stem can be used to make tea or even wine. The tea may be consumed sweetened or unsweetened for three, seven or nine mornings.

The plants is used to treat the following conditions:

Diahorrea. In the case of this symptom, the guinea hen weed is combined with a little piece of dried orange skin and put to boil for approximately five minutes. It is then put to cool and consumed by the patient. The tea is known to almost instantly stop the condition.

Cancers. The Tea of this plant can be had every now and then to prevent and to purge the blood of free radicals that can cause cancers.

Sinusitis. The leaves of the plant can be inhaled by a patient suffering from sinusitis. It is said to produce long lasting relieve.

Fever. A handful of the plant is reaped. Separate this into two sections. wrap the smaller portion in a piece of white fabric and tie this around the patient's forehead. The remaining section of the plant should be wrapped in a towel and placed around the persons body to induce sweating.

Fibroids: This is done by boiling the leaves with blue vervain and dog blood/inflammation weed. It can be had as a tea or used to do monthly hot sits or vaginal steams.

Photos of the Guinea Hen Weed Plant

Other Common Names for Guinea Hen Weed are: anamu, apacin, garlic-weed, obeah bush.

How to Make Guinea Hen Weed Tea


Reap the guinea hen weed plant from the roots up
Hang the plant to dry to remove toxins

1.  Bring 3 cups of water to a rapid boil
2.  Add one stalk of the guinea hen weed, (you may use the leaves only, the roots         only or both leaves and roots)
3.  Allow to boil for a further three (minutes)
4.  Remove from flame and allow to cool.
5.  Sweeten as desired. Can also be had unsweetened

The tea may be served hot or chilled.




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Jamaican Back Pain Remedy

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Tuna, a kind of cactus plant, is used widely in Jamaican folk remedies. It is specially known for the benefits for hair however, the plant when used with Coconut (Jelly) Water is believed to provide relief from back pain.


Cut the plant open and scrape the contents into a glass bowl and then coconut (jelly) water and mix well.

Disclaimer: This article is solely for the purpose of sharing Jamaican folk remedy and not intended to diagnose, treat or provide any advice for medical or other conditions. remember to visit your GP

Callaloo Pineapple Juice

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A Refreshing Glass of Pineapple and Callaloo Juice

It is often said that you should avoid mixing fruits and vegetables, as the combination is counterproductive. Fruits provide a cleansing effect since they are not stored in the body while vegetables nourish the body and repair cells. However, in my opinion, adding fruits to your green juices, which can be quite distasteful, is a creative way of enhancing the taste and making green juices more appealing. Furthermore, the sugar in fruits act as the sweetening agent and therefore means that you do not have to add complex sugars.

In Jamaica, Callaloo (a green leafy vegetable) is used in many different ways. It is a cheap source of iron and other essential vitamins and minerals, as it grows wildly and easily and does not need any extra attention. Many Jamaicans grow the shrub in their backyards. It grows very fast and can be reaped within a week and half to two weeks after planting. The plant has a lot of fine seeds, which can be sown, even without drying them.

The Callaloo Plant


Callaloo, as I previously stated, can be prepared in a variety of ways. In juices,one pot meals such as Polenta or Turned Cornmeal, seasoned rice(these are famous in the Caribbean), Callaloo Cups, Callaloo Rice; It can be Steamed and had with your choice of staple(s): Yams, Banana, Rice, Potatoes etc..., the possibilities are endless.

In this issue, I will share with you, the recipe of my very own Callaloo and Pineapple Juice.


Callalloo and Pineapple Juice Recipe
3 Stalks of freshly cut Callaloo
1 small Pineapple
1/2 Joint of Celery
1 Stalk of Parsley
1 1/2 cup of Water
a medium piece of Ginger (or according to your taste)
2 tbsp. Granulated sugar (optional)

Method
First, cut pineapple into chunks as well as cut the callaloo and Parsley leaves and stems into shreds, Place in separate containers. Add Pineapple to blender and blend until smooth, (or extract pineapple juice using a Juice extractor). Next, add the Callaloo, Celery, Parsley and ginger and blend until smooth also. Strain the ingredients and sweeten to taste.
Decorate and Serve Chilled.

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Bizzy

The Bizzy, also known as Cola Nut is very important to Jamaicans. The nut is used to reverse the effects of most if not every kind of poisoning including insect bites. The nut is grated and drawn in a tea.



Picture of the Bizzy Nut

Images of Okra, Callaloo, Susumber

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Susumba (Solanum Torvum Swartz): The susumba plant, also known as gully beans, grows wildly and requires absolutely no special care in order to thrive. After flowering, the plant produces some small round bulbs that are called susumba. The bulbs are edible and are usually prepared in combination with saltfish, since the fruit itself can be bitter to taste. 

Susumba is highly nutritious and boasts properties that fight free radicals in the body. As a result, it may assist with preventing many non-communicable diseases.  

 

Callaloo: Callaloo, classified as a vegetable, is a staple in the Jamaican Diet. The plant grows rapidly, and wildly in almost any soil condition and require very little care. Callaloo is loaded with iron, and as such, many Jamaicans use this vegetable to boost their diet; for women, it is a very inexpensive way of ensuring that the body is prepared for the rigors of the monthly menstrual cycle. 

Okra, or Lady's Finger, is touted as a super food. For many Jamaicans, Okra and Steamed Fish are an item. Okra is an excellent source of vitamins and minerals. The fruit can be eaten raw and is sometimes soaked in alkaline water overnight and consumed. There have been claims that the solution from the soak is an efficient treatment for diabetes.

Mucus Producing Foods, Heather Little-White, PhD, Contributor

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Published: Thursday | January 12, 2012 2 Comments

Heather Little-White, PhD, Contributor

Very often we hear about mucus, but we are not so sure what it is and how it affects the body. Mucus is a normal body secretion. All mucosa membranes continually secrete mucus as a means of keeping the surfaces moist and lubricated. As you eat any food or drink (even water), it increases the level of healthy, lubricating mucus at the back of the mouth.

Not all mucus is bad, as healthy mucus is clear and slippery. Unhealthy mucus, formed as a reaction to toxicity, is cloudy, thick and sticky. Unhealthy mucus is associated with several health conditions including sinusitis and other respiratory illnesses and cancers.

The rating of foods according to mucoid plaque-forming activity is something you can judge for yourself by inspecting your stool for the amount of mucus passed out in it. Mucus-forming foods are also acid-forming foods. As you plan your daily diet, you should reduce the foods that form mucus. You should eat food that clears your body, such as fresh fruit and vegetables.

Try to avoid:

Dairy products from cow's milk, whether pasteurised or raw, are the most mucus forming of all foods. This includes milk, skim milk, butter, cheese, cottage cheese, cream, yoghurt, ghee and whey. Dairy products are also highly allergenic and can lead to intestinal distress and diarrhoea, as well as stool that contains thick mucous. Goat's milk, however, is substantially less mucus forming than cow's milk.

Sugars and chocolate

Flesh foods - meat, fish, fowl and eggs are almost as mucus forming as dairy products. They usually affect the respiratory system less, but the total amount of mucus is still quite high.

You may be wondering, what are your options for eating? Do you have to resort to plant-based diets? Some plant foods are highly mucus forming while others do not form mucus.

Plant foods

Gluten: Foods that contain gluten, such as anything with rye, wheat, oats or barley, are mucus-producing foods. Gluten is a 'glue-like' substance that holds molecules together and requires the production of extra stomach acid for digestion. Gluten, in the form of flour, is also found in soups, sauces and even injected into some meats. Other foods containing gluten are:

* Breads and baked goods
* Pasta
* Cereals.

Soy beans are the most mucus forming of all plant foods. Their mucous-forming activity is similar to that of meat, fish and eggs, and comes close to that of dairy products.

Other legumes: The mucus-forming activity of the other legumes is considerable.

Grains: Since whole grains are often eaten to assure bowel regularity, you may feel that grains are non-mucus forming, but this is not the case.

Oily seeds

Honey will vary in mucus-forming activity depending on the plant it is derived from. Most honeys have little or no mucus-forming activity. Eucalyptus honey is one that is to be noted for its relatively high mucus-forming activity.

Food supplements like protein powders, except for 100 per cent pure yeast and spirulina plankton, are highly mucus forming because of their inclusion of soy, milk, egg or meat derivatives. Many popular 'yeast' powders are highly mucus forming because they contain up to 50 per cent whey. Tableted vitamins, minerals, digestive enzymes, etc, may also possess a degree of mucus-forming activity.

Nature's purest foods

Vegetables and fruits are virtually free of any mucus-forming activity. Exceptions are gas-ripened bananas and sulphured fruit, which are mucus forming because of the man-made processes to ripen them. Some dried fruit use the same man-made processes.

Herbal foods will often alter the mucoid content of one's stool. There are herbs that will decrease the mucoid present in one's stools.