COMFREY

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Comfrey, is another powerful perennial plant that is used in Jamaican folk medicine. It is used to treat conditions ranging from the common colds to hypertension and many other complications. It is thought that the plant possess potent healing and blood cleansing properties that help the body to heal quickly.

Comfrey is fused with other herbs to balance/ enhance its efficacy. The plant grows easily in almost any condition or soil. Besides being used for medicinal use, it can be had every now and then as a tea.

Disclaimer: This is not intended to provide medical advice or diagnosis.

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 Folklore: When You Girl Pickney Have Young Belly

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When a female, especially a young girl was seen eating green mango with black pepper and salt, it was an indication that "you have young belly" in other words pregnant. It was thought to be one of the cravings back in the day.

White Sorrel

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White Sorrel

The taste is not as potent as the red sorrel but it provides similar benefits, such as being rich in antioxidants and maintaining healthy blood pressure. The white sorrel makes a delightful and refreshing drink.

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

How to Make Papaya Leaf Tea

Ingredients:

1 Papaya Leaf
1 Cup Water



Preparation:
Wash papaya leaf thoroughly.

Method
Bring one cup of water to a rapid boil. Pour water into a cup then add papaya leaf. Cover and allow the leaf to draw until the liquid turns bright green.

Consumption:
Take two teaspoons only.

Disclaimer: This article is written for the purpose of information only, not to diagnose or to treat any medical conditions. Remember to always visit your doctor.

Home Remedies for Chikungunya

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As Jamaica experiences the epidemic "Chikungunya" (aka Chik-V, Chickengunman), many Jamaicans are looking to natural remedies to remove "the toxins" that the virus has deposited in the body. Here are a few home remedies that are being used.

Papaya (paw paw) Leaves/ tree

Papaya Leaf
Remove the main vein of the papaya leaf and place in a bowl with two teaspoons of water. crush the vein in the water until this turns to paste (liquid) form. take one teaspoon twice daily.

Bizzy
The dried bizzy nut is grated and boiled and consumed as a tea.

These are just a few of the home remedies that Jamaicans have been using but they are never to replace doctor's advice or medication. This also is not intended to give advice for cure of ChiK V.