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Caribbean
Herbal (Bush) Teas
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of the plants are given, followed by their preparation
methods, and health-giving properties.
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Perriwinkle,
Old Maid Tea
made from boiled leaves alleviates diarrhea, diabetes,
hypertension, toothaches, nervousness, fits, nose bleeds,
or bleeding of the mouth, and excessive menstrual flows.
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Glory
Cedar Crushed
leaves in a bath are good for skin infections
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Wile
Sage, Ma Bizou Tea
made from boiled leaves clears the urine of diabetics
and relives symptoms of yellow fever.
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Comfrey
Leaves
are crushed and applied to the skin for dermatitis.
The leaves are used as a tea or as infusion with rum
for cleansing the blood.
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Leaf
of Life, Love Bush, Magic Leaf Warmed
leaves placed on the affected are of the body will relive
migraine, ringworms, or rheumatism. Juice extracted
from crushed leaves relieves infected mosquito bites
or athletes foot.
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Coralita,
Bride's tears Tea
made from boiled flowers and leaves is good for coughs
and throat constrictions.
This
a a very fragrant lemony-smelling grass.
It is taken during fevers as it produces profuse
perspiration which cools down the body.
Cerasee
cleanses the insides. It is also
said to be good for stomach pains.
That's after you've got over the pain of having
to drink it. It is extremely bitter
- no matter how much sugar you put in it....
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