This Jamaica ackee thing

I could NEVER eat ackees in any form when growing up. No matter how it was prepared, and Lord knows I have had lots of exposure to some great chefs. So now donkey years later I am truley into it. I just asked myself how any Jamaican could not even appreciate Jamaica’s national dish and started experimenting based on my knowledge of flavours. Besides I am a SUCKER for all that’s Jamaican. I will post a basic recipe for ackee and saltfish. BUT let me tell you the list of…

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How about some Jamaican tomato juice

How about some tomato juice. Tomatoes are actually fruits, but most people eat it as a vegetable. In fact its treated as a seasoning too. Truth is tomatoes are really fruits and of course could make a yum fruity drink. Try some Ingredients 5 plum tomatoes A bit of ginger Water Lime Sweetener Directions After washing your tomatoes, blend them all out with a piece of ginger. Strain the content A little rum can be added, or even pine juice Jamaica Chef ………………………………………………….. EDITOR’S NOTES: Check out unique recipes on…

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My skin itches a lot.. Help!!

Promote healthy eating habits among children .. eat more natural foods, save more on medical bills Hello Jamaica Herbalist, I am sick of all this itching skin John RESPONSE: Dear John, Try eating less sugar. In fact ever so often have an aloe blend. Or simply add more neem to your diet. Also visit the doctor for a diabetes check up. Jamaica Herbalist EDITOR’S NOTES This column is serviced by Jamaica Herbalists and based on research. This does not constitute professional medical advice.

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Jamaican Herbal potion for flu

QUESTION: Dear Jamaican Herbalist, Hi Anthea: What is the course of treatment for colds and flu? Thanks! Marlene Dear Marlene, Several herbs are great for flu such as guinea hen weed. However here is a quick recipe: Ingredients Lime juice Garlic Ginger Orange peel Honey Boil a crushed peg of garlic with beaten garlic and orange peel Guinea Hen weed brew may be added to the boiling mixture. When everything comes to a boil put it to simmer. As soon as you are ready to remove it from the fire,…

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TESTIMONIALS on antheamcgibbon.com site: Thanks Herbalist

More TESTIMONIALS from clients and readers continuing from the Testimonial page… READ ON! Thanks from Clients: THANKS TO JAMAICA HERBALIST from Nekisha, Negril: Thanks Jamaica Herbalist. NEKISHA, in Jamaica says about Legal Wiz (APRIL 2014) Thanks Jamaican Herbalist. Just want you to know I am PREGNANT! Can I stop taking the herbs now? ………….SHOW YOU CARE……………………. NEW: YOU CAN NOW MAKE DONATIONS: Click below Its your turn to show appreciation for advice and our hard efforts to answer your queries by donating. Any amount is acceptable….

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JAMAICA HERB: Velvet Bean

VELVET BEAN scientific name: Mucuna Pruriens An annual climbing legume, originally brought from southern China and eastern India USES: Generally, this Velvet Bean has many traditional and medicinal usages including.. treating pain, cholera, diabetes, infertility, scorpion bites, snakebites, toothaches, increases testosterone, reduces inflammation, increases libido, kills some parasites, reduces spasms, calms nerves, lowers blood sugar, reduces fever, lowers cholesterol, blood purifier, parkinson’s disease and the list goes on. Throught the world, various countries use it for different ailments. India uses it for cancer, catarrh, cholera, cough, debility, delirium, diabetes, diarrhea,…

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