Category: Jamaican Herbal Wellness
Discover Jamaican herbal wellness through bush teas, and traditional plant knowledge rooted in Caribbean wellness practices and sustainable living. This category explores herbal education, foraged plants, tea culture, and the historical uses of Jamaican medicinal herbs while encouraging informed, respectful, and experience-based learning.
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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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Taste the Season: Why You Should Eat Jamaican Seasonal Fruits
There’s something special about enjoying Jamaican seasonal fruits fresh from your yard, the friendly neighborhood fruits man or local market. No shipping containers or preservatives – just pure, sun-ripened goodness straight from the tree. As a beekeeper and lover of the land, I mark time by what’s in season. Right now, Jamaica is bursting with Read more
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Jamaican Dog Blood Bush Tea: A Time-Honored Remedy for Women’s Wellness
Embracing Ancestral Wisdom: The Healing Power of Dog Blood Bush In the lush landscapes of Jamaica, where the rhythm of life is intertwined with nature, our ancestors found healing in the earth’s bounty. Among these natural remedies, the Jamaican Dog Blood Bush, known scientifically as Rivina humilis, stands out for its reputed benefits in women’s Read more