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Combating HBP with herbs

It's in the 🇩🇲news that High Blood Pressure is the leading cause of death in the Caribbean.. a good reminder though,🤔and it's Not only happening here , but almost everywhere else in the world. Whislt I am very grateful for this press release , I want to believe that What the news should say is Most HBP patients suffer or complain about the side effects from the prescribed medications they are given to treat their condition. Leading them to an earlier death so they don't even get a chance to say it. How to stop it ?  Adding HERBS🌿 and SPICES to your livet before you diet. Why?  It's these same Plants🌱 that gave the labs access to antioxidants,Vitamin c, carotenoids, Iron, fibre and all those natural compounds that help relax blood vessels and act as natural calcium channel blockers. As a result, leading to regulation of the blood pressure.  Here's a list of herbs, foods and spices we should use to combat HBP ; *Bottle Gourd *Parsley *Sweet basil *Cooked Green p

👁Natural spring water💧 Vs Chlorinated tap water 💧

"Don't use chlorine water to make the medicine"..... I always remember these words from an elder herbalist . Now , If we had to spark up a debate on spring water versus pipe water ; Many listeners would be convinced to pay closer attention to what kind of water they use to hydrate their system . The controversy lies in whether spring water gets people sick or not. There are places that I would personally recommend testing the natural sources to ensure safety . Meanwhile it might happen in a decade or even in a months time but it is mostly misinformation that's is  leading some of us to conform to the tap water in the kitchen and forget about the fact that Natural  spring water is has a remarkable history and is being used right now!  There have  been a great amount of changes on the earth; pollution. But earth has its way , it's immunity!. And this is why we are still here despite all these changes. Natural livity ushers resilient people. Drastic situations like N

Dos Blanc "The Dominican Dandelion"

Chaptalia Nutans P.  A plant we locally know as "Dos Blanc'. Referring to the white back of the leaves.  The plant shows off it's Dandelion-puffball-like  blooms atop a long, slender stem, or scape, emerging from a rosette of leaves at the base. This is how we have always identified the plant Dos Blanc "Chaptalia nutans Polak). And the white underneath or the back of the leaves of course. But we call it Dandelion. Sharing the same plant family, the herb grows and looks very much like a real dandelion when it has the puff flower blooming. If you're a diabetic and get sweet mouth, chew one leaf  to change that situation almost immediately.   The root Extract has High In Vitro Antioxidant activity and Low Cytotoxicity in Vivo Medicinally parts of the plant is being used for high blood pressure; a s it is well known for lowering sugar levels in the blood. Some mentioned using it for inflammation and for the majority is mostly used as a diuretic. Diuretics help our bod

Lemongrass and Citronella

Is Lemongrass the same as Citronella? Is Citronella another name for Lemon grass ? Lets clarify. Citronella & Lemon grass are cousins in nature. They look similar and grow the same way, and are processed in the same manner for oils too. But, they are two different plants ! In our culture, Citronella is not used for making tea or ingested in any form while Lemon grass is used as an herbal tea drink for symptoms related to respiratory issues, bloating , high fevers , hangovers , anxiety , coughs and colds, and as an expectorant.  The oils from both can be used similarly, though they are not exactly the same. There is a slight difference in the scent. SEE THE PICTURES BELOW  from left to right   Citronella (Cymbopogon Nardus) and Lemon Grass  (Cymbopogon Citratus)    Some noticeable differences between the two grasses are; Citronella grass has reddish colored pseudo stems, while lemongrass is all green.  The lemon grass never sends out a flower , Citronella bears a long flower that re

KNOW YOUR HERBS ; USES & BENEFITS

ANISE / NANI USES: Anise seed is perhaps the first spices ever known by the human race. A type of plant native to Egypt, anise seed is included of the Umbelliferous group, that also consists of cumin, fennel, caraway, and dill. Anise has been consumed for its therapeutic along with its food quantities. Romans consumed anise to taste cake which they eaten after large meals to increase digestion of food. Anise seed has been uncovered through better research to prevent or even heal the following ailments, here are the health benefits of anise seeds that you need to know. 1. Increase Metabolism System Anise herb is especially effective for the digestive metabolism. Because it increases digestive flow, it is a very excellent treatment for the digestive tract related illness. It is very great at vomiting, nausea, diarrhea, abdominal pain, gas problem, sporadic flatulence as well as gastritis. Additionally, it works as an appetite stimulant. It provides healing to every digestive