Power spices of Jamaica soil

Makes you think everytime you travel across the island — just how blessed Jamaicans are, yet how very little they know.
The world clamours and pay out big bucks for herbs and spices so easily grown and found in Jamaica.
Interesting enough Jamaica soil is rich, that is very fertile because of where it is positioned. Added to that it’s all NATURAL – free of fertilisers and springing from the ground for the most part.

Here are a few with links to more about them. Order them, try them on meats, vegetables, or even in naturally drinks. You can compare what you access from Jamaica if you like to what you get in other countries.

TURMERIC
is just as harmful at it is beneficial. However those who use it wisely never tire of it. It prevents cancer growth, amyloid plaque development as a welcomed antioxidant. Best had in powder form.

THYME
Jamaicans put thyme in almost everything as a favourite seasoning. Some even drink it for tea. No problem, all this intake can only do more and more good as Jamaican thyme, especially dried helps reduce gas, and great for hair and scalp – something more Jamaicans need to know.

cinnamonleaves — Cinnamon leaves. Look closley so you do not confuse it with pimento leaves.

CINNAMON
… now here’s goes a tree with many exceptional parts from the roots, barks to the leaves. Some find it with a slightly sweet taste, but as a spice cinnamon helps the hormone insulin work better, which reduces blood sugar levels. A dash or sprinkle or even throw of cinnamon powder is very healthy and numerous Jamaicans spice up liqueurs, milky products such as porridges with it. All good for soothing nerves and improving urinary tract, and yes fertility.

SAGE
is good for memory and mood, and improve brain function so it is great in fending off Alzheimer’s, curbing hot flashes delaying menopause.

GINGER
A good cup of Jamaican ginger tea helps gas, menstrual cramps, protect against ulcers and speed food through the digestive tract. Be warned however that it can cause heartburn and gas.

ROSEMARY
Jamaican rosemary actually lowers the risks of stroke and Alzheimer’s. It makes great tea for Jamaicans.

BASIL
Traditionally Jamaican basil is used to treat asthma, stress, and diabetes. It enhances the taste of meats, vegetable salads, and even pizza so if you do not want to eat fresh basil (1tblsp) or dried(.5 tsp) three times weekly, try adding it to your meals everytime you eat.

PEPPERS.
In Jamaica there is a variety. The cayenne or bird pepper is the smallest in size, but the hottest of them all and with enduring medicinal qualities. Try them for arthritis and great brain power as a start. Some Jamaicans believe in eating a pepper or 2 a day.

SAFFRON
They say this spice is in Jamaica, and is great for depression.

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EDITOR’S NOTES:
The pimento and cinnamon tree looks very similar. Please take note that the leaves on closer examination looks different. you can also pick a leaf and smell it to note the difference. either way both tree elements – bark, roots, leaves, powder and oils have a variety of uses.

FOR PIMENTO: The pimento tree is indigenous to the Caribbean Islands and is believed to be the only spice which is grown solely in the western hemisphere. CINNAMON is grown elsewhere.

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