Jamaican Herbs has many different uses.There are a vast amount of Jamaican herbs and each herb has a story or a meaning.Listed here are 10 popular ways in which herbs are used

1)MEDICINAL PURPOSES.

Many scientific medicine have been made from the extracts of herbs. Some people on the other hand believe in consuming herbs naturally,without any chemicals and/or additives. These people use herbs in the form of teas,tinctures,baths and rinses to cure certain ailments.Both methods have their advantages and disadvantages and can be a debate of scientific medicine verses herbs.The most popular medicinal herbs are

 

 

                             Soursop Leave (Graviola Leaves),

                             Guinea Hen Weed (Anamu),

                             Moringa leaves and Seeds,

                                       Dog Blood

                             Damiana (Ram goat dash/Ram goat national)

                             ALOE VERA

                             Mint

                              Sarsaperilla

                              STRONG BACK

                              FEVER GRASS(LEMON GRASS)

2)FOR COOKING.

Herbs are used as seasoning for meats and other foods.Some herbs like thyme, garlic, ginger, parsley, basil and lemon grass are a few of the herbs used to provide a tasty dish. These herbs are also used in the form of herb infused oil, for flavour.

3)Decoration

Some Jamaican herbs are used as decoration for the house,some are used as garnish to decorate dishes and also garnish for beverages.A herbal display is always a beauty.

4)FOR DRINK

Herbs in the form of a drink is very popular and nourishing.They are sometimes taken as a hot beverage with breakfast.Herbs like green tea, mint, wild basil and lemon grass, soursop leaves, guinea hen weed, Dandelion(wild coffee) are some of the Jamaican herbs enjoyed as a hot beverage.

5)BATHS.

Herbs are used in the form of a bath for relaxation.After a stressful day it is usually recommended to take a long warm herbal bath to relax and unwind.Herbs like soursop leaves are used in a bath to help one to sleep or to relax.

Guinea hen weed is used in a bath to relieve pain.Tamarind leaves are used for itching of the skin,chicken pox,measles and eczema.

 

6) DETOX.

Herbal detox is the popular way to cleanse the blood. Herbs like dandelion, neem, guinae henweed , moringa  , cerassee and milk thistle are herbs used in the form of teas to cleanse the blood from toxins .

7)Skin and Hair care.

To avoid some of the hazardous chemicals used in commercial skin and hair care products,some people make their own  herbal skin lotions  ,herbal shampoos , facial products and deodorants at home.Aloe Vera , Tuna leaves, comfrey and nettles,are some of the products used for hair and skin care products.

8)Gardening

Gardening with herbs is mainly a hobby and also to keep a supply of herbs handy for future use. Herbs are usually easy to maintain and does not take up a lot of space.Growing herbs can be rewarding ,because they can always be put to good use.

9)Fragrance

Herbs are used in the manufacturing of some fragrances. This can be very costly and time consuming,so it might not be worth making  on a small scale.Roses and lavender are used for this purpose.

10)Spiritual needs

Some herbs are used by some people to ward off evil spirits,to have good luck,to get a calm atmosphere in their homes,to initiate spells and other omens they desire.Herbs like spirit weed  and vervine are examples of herbs used for spiritual purposes.

Whichever way you desire to use herbs, they are necessary and healthy. Without herbs Food would be tasteless and life would just not be the same.

 

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