Author: Yanique
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Damiana in Jamaica (Ram Goat Dash Along): Traditional Uses, Herbal Education & How I Prepare It
The Herb the Goats Always Find One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that our goats seem to know exactly where the Damiana grows. Long before I began harvesting it for tea, I watched them browse through the wild plants on our land and make their way toward this particular herb. Older Jamaicans would Read more
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Guinea Hen Weed Jamaica: Traditional Uses & Herbal Education
A Plant That Grows Where It’s Needed What Is Guinea Hen Weed? In Jamaica, people have respected guinea hen weed as bush medicine for generations. Known botanically as Petiveria alliacea, this perennial herb grows across the Caribbean, Central America, South America, and parts of Africa. Locally, Jamaicans often call it guinea hen weed or anamu. Read more
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The Healing Power of Shared Stories
Sister Circles There are moments in life when the universe whispers you are not meant to walk this part alone. For me, those whispers appeared through spaces that heal us – small, intimate spaces where women gather to share, breathe, and remember. And just like that, the right people began to find me, one divine Read more
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Lessons from the Hive: How Beekeeping Guides Me Through Life’s Seasons
When I first slipped on my veil and cracked open a hive, I had no idea how much those bees would teach me. Back then, I thought beekeeping was mainly about harvesting honey and tending colonies. Over time, I’ve learned it’s much more than that. It’s a mirror for the seasons of my own life Read more