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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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