Jamaica’s sour sop tree bark good for nerves?

Important arts, culture and creative events happening around the world, especially in Jamaica on August 6. Power to the creative minds! QUESTION: Dear Jamaican herbalist, Someone told me today to drink tea from the sour top trees bark. I know about the leaves… but the bark — hmmm? Gloria RESPONSE: Dear Gloria, Was the person who advised you an elderly person or someone who is close to elderly persons? I do not see many Jamaicans using the bark, although they do know about the leaves. The bark is very good…

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What Jamaican herbs can help build muscle tone?

Dear Jamaican Herbalist, Hello! I would love to know if there are any herbs that you know of that are good for muscle tone because I’m not fond of pharmaceutical medicine. Jay Dear Jay, Several herbs can be effective to building muscle tone – building tissues. The tonifying herb, Ginseng is often used to build muscle tone. A good tea blend of Ginger, Peppermint, Raspberry, Spearmint, and Wild Yam increases muscle tone. Here are some other useful ones Marshmallow root, Sage, Dandelion leaves, Alfalfa, Kelp, Rose Hips, Licorice, Mullein, Nettles,…

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Mr Jamaican Herbalist please help me lose weight, rid yeast!

For the yeast, please drink some juiced coconut milk – the kind you put in your rice and peas. It may be cloying so cool it in the refrigerator before drinking.

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