There are a few practices used regularly by Jamaicans in the aim to help relieve menstrual cramps with herbs.

Something hot is always recommended. It is advised to keep away from cold beverages during menstruation.

Make a pain-relieving herbal tea. Simmer a handful of ginger root in water for 15 minutes, and drink the tea for its anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties.

OTHER REMEDIES FOR MENSTRUAL CRAMPS

.     leaf of life tea.

.    periwinkle tea.

• Basil (tea)
• Chamomile (tea)
• Peppermint (tea)
• dog blood
• vervain
• Ginger (tea)

A mixture made from soaking pimento seeds in white rum is also one way to relieve menstrual cramps with herbs 

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Jamaican herbs for indigestion is nothing new.

Before the advent of modern medicine, before the neatly stocked rows of antacids filled your neighborhood supermarket shelves, humans knew how to restore themselves to good health. Many of the herbal ingredients that were used then are no more remote than several aisles away within the same supermarket. The easiest way to begin to access the healing benefits of herbs is to use them to create infusions (tea with multiple ingredients) or simples (tea comprised of only one ingredient). Other herbs can be added directly to food in order to aid digestion.

Some of the herbs used to make tea to aid indigestion are :

Mint tea

Pimento leaves tea

Lemon Grass tea

DOG BLOOD

SHAMA MACKA

 Moringa leaves powder

ginger

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The following is a great mix for ulcers/indigestion

cabbage juice    (using a juicer to extract juice of 1/2 cabbage ,1/2 apple ,piece of ginger,drink      immediately,no heat.)

I had a bad stomach problem ,I started getting very weak because  my stomach was really in a bad condition and I could not absorb the nutrients from the foods I ate. I kept going to the doctors and only got temporary help.

I started juicing the cabbage formula and took pancreatic enzymes from the health store after each meal. I had to start eating more natural food ,like fruits,vegetable and nuts of course (these food provide natural enzymes which are depleted from the body when we consume too much processed  and fatty foods.

I no longer go the the doctor for stomach issues.

I personally can attest to -indigestion cure using herbs

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Getting rid of gas using herbs  is a way of life for many Jamaicans.A cup of Mint Tea is the most common practice and has been handed down through generations.

Flatulence is the production of gas caused by contents in the stomach (usually caused by unconscious air swallowing) or bowel. Excessive flatulence may also be caused by more serious complaints such as dyspepsia, ulcer, gall bladder disease, gastritis constipation or food allergies.

 Cinnamon is another treatment used for this condition. It  aids digestion and prevent the production of gas when taken with meals. A cinnamon stick is added to boiling water. Let boil for two minutes. Take out the cinnamon stick. Drink as it is or use the cinnamon water for any herbal tea. 

 fennel is another herb that helps to reduce gas. Its flavour is subtle and mild but it is very effective. Add 1/2 teaspoon of dried seeds to one cup of boiling water. Allow to steep for 10 to 15 minutes then strain and drink while warm. You can also chew a fresh stalk of fennel after a meal to aid digestion and to freshen your breath.

Getting rid of gas using herbs is an ancient remedy that lives on and is very effective .

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• Headaches -cures using herbs are one of the most common practices in Jamaica.If you suspect that headache is caused from stress or allergies.

  Feverfew

  is one of the most common herbs used to treat a headache.  Some people Simply chew three to five leaves. The headache  go away within a few minutes,feverfew tastes really bad. You should either have something to drink close at hand with which to chase your feverfew or use the leaves in a flavored tea.

  lemon grass tea is also excellent to stop head-aches

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  Lemon balm or chamomile tea; either of these herbs is great for helping you relax and relieving headaches brought on by stress or tension. Simply add one teaspoon of the dried herb or two teaspoons of the fresh herb to one cup of boiling water, infuse for 15 minutes, strain and sip.

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  Dried lavender is another herb that is good for easing stress and/or tension headaches. Simply roll some of the lavender flowers in a washcloth or piece of cloth. Place on your forehead and over your eyes. Relax and allow the aroma of the lavender to carry away your headache.

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  White willow bark contains salicylates, which are similar to ingredients found in aspirin. Simply boil one to three teaspoons of the chopped herb in a cup of water for five to 10 minutes. Strain. Drink up to three cups per day.

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  Peppermint: Dilute one part essential oil of peppermint with nine parts alcohol or water. Rub on the forehead and temples every 15 to 30 minutes (avoiding the eyes) after the beginning of a headache. A drop or two of straight essential oil of peppermint can also be dabbed under the nose to help relieve the pressure and congestion which can cause sinus headaches.

  6- MORINGA-Known as the miracle herb is great for head-ache and many other illnesses.

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• Guinea hen weed tea or Guinea hen weed soaked in Alcohol and placed on the forehead ,by way of soaking it on a rag or piece of cloth.

  OTHER HERBS USED FOR HEADACHES ARE ;

  BIZZI TEA AND GINGER.

   

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  Tips & Warnings

  • You can also combine feverfew with white willow bark to treat migraines.
  • Do not use white willow bark if you are allergic to aspirin. Do not use feverfew if you develop a rash when working with the fresh herb. Feverfew can sometimes cause mouth sores in those people who chew the fresh leaves. Do not use peppermint oil on infants or small children. If you have any concerns, questions or are unfamiliar with a certain herb, always consult your physician or a certified herbalist.Headache-cure using herbs is effective ,however if headache continues ,CONSULT YOUR PHYSICIAN.

Years ago in Jamaica,Doctors were few and far.Not that they were not important but they were visited only when the condition was very serious or suspected to be very serious.A regular check up was not considered the ”normal” thing to do.Most illnesses like the cold,flu,a head-ache,stomach ache and fever were ”taken care of ” at home.The various HERBS AND THEIR MEDICINAL USES were learned and practiced.

Herbs are excellent in healing the body naturally.However,there were many other habits that contributed to a healthy lifestyle in earlier times.

1) WALKING was not a chore,it was a way of life.Most kitchens and bathrooms were outside of the houses so walking was a must even when staying home.People walked to the markets and stores instead of driving.People walked to church and other community functions.Children walked to and from school.People would walk for miles to destinations and not think about it or complain.(THERE WAS NO OTHER WAY OUT)Children played outside when at home,instead of being in front of the tv or computer. The active lifestyle led to a much healthier generation and things like childhood obesity,adult obesity and heart conditions were much less than we see now and were not a major issue.

2) FOOD mostly eaten were reaped from the family garden and land.Food was not loaded with pesticides and chemicals for growth and ripening.Produces were natural,healthy and nutritious. Food earlier on were mostly from the garden or the fields,not made in a factory.

3)WATER was consumed on a regular basis. Drinks with sugar were limited to dinner and maybe lunch. When thirsty from playing outside,children would run for a glass of water, not a glass of soda.Water helps to move toxins from the cells in our body,so water is one reason people had more energy then.

4)LAUGHTER- Jamaicans built houses with what we call Verandas. This is a front porch or patio.Neighbours would never pass someone sitting on the veranda and not say hello. This usually started a conversation and then laughter.In past years,entertainment did not come from the soap opera or the reality shows on tv.People in the community had to find ways to entertain themselves (sometimes that was not so good, because news, good or bad would spread like wild fire through a community)Some entertainment in the communities were dances and meetings.Others entertained themselves by having small gatherings on neighbors’ veranda, while watching the children at play outside.They would also have fun later in the nights by telling ”duppy stories”,Anansi stories, Big boy stories and riddles (brain teaser questions that you have to figure out and give an answer) the air would always be filled with laughter and fun.

Laughter is medicine for the soul.

Along with this lifestyle, herbs worked like a charm!! They still work today only that we need to be more disciplined because of our lifestyle.A herbal Tea was the regular morning beverage. This acted as something warm on the stomach and a detox agent for the blood.Herbal teas were taken for almost every ailment or sickness and they showed none or very little side effects.

The unhealthy foods,the air we breathe,the toxic water we drink,the amount of sugar we consume,the very little vegetables we eat and so little exercise,all cause a major change in health conditions.We do have to clean a lot more toxins from our blood and maybe take a look back more often on previous lifestyles.We could all learn and greatly benefit from it.

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PURELIFE JAMAICAN HERBS

HERBS FOR CANCER

NATURAL CURES

AN ALKALINE BODY-THE SECRET TO GREAT HEALTH

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Herbs to be made into Tea:

Medina                                              Donkey weed

Strong Back                                     Guinea hen weed

Aloe Vera                                         Sauceperilla

Bitterwood                                       Rice bitters

Wood whisk                                     Dog blood

Budge strip                                       Penny Royal

Pullmicoat

Neem                                                 Shama macka

AS LITTLE AS ONE OR TWO OF THESE JAMAICAN HERBS AS BLOOD CLEANSER ARE USUALLY TAKEN AT A TIME TO MAINTAIN GREAT HEALTH.

PURELIFE HERBS HAS A DETOX 3 PACK SYSTEM THAT IS THE ULTIMATE DETOX. IT CONTAINS  A COMPREHENSIVE CLEANSE FOR THE LIVER ,KIDNEYS,BLOOD,ARTERIES AND THE ENTIRE BODY. THIS DETOX EFFICIENTLY STARTS WITH THE CLEANSING OF THE LIVER AND THE KIDNEYS WHICH ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING TOXINS OUT OF THE BODY. STAGE 1 WHICH CONTAINS MILK THISTLE,DANDELION AND CASCA SAGRADA, FIRST CLEANSES THESE ORGANS SO THEY CAN EFFECTIVELY DO THE BEST JOB.

STAGE 2 HAS A COMBINATION OF HERBS TO PULL TOXINS AND FAT FROM THE CELLS AND CARRY THEM OUT OF THE BODY.NEEM,MORINGA LEAVES AND GUINEA HEN WEED ARE SOME OF THE HERBS RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS AWESOME TASK OF FLUSHING THE CELLS FROM DANGEROUS TOXINS AND CHEMICALS.

NEEM WHICH IS THE MAIN HERB IN STAGE 2 OF THIS CLEANSE

contains pharmacological constituents which offer some impressive therapeutic qualities, including the following:

• Anti-viral: capable of destroying viruses
• Anti-fungal: able to destroy fungi
• Anti-microbial: able to inhibit or destroy the growth of disease-causing organisms
• Anti-bacterial: able to destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
• Anti-pyretic: able to lower body temperature or prevent or alleviate fever
• Anti-inflammatory: able to reduce inflammation
• Anti-tumour: able to reduce the risk of tumour growth
• Analgesic: able to relieve pain
• Alterative: able to cure or restore health
• Anti-thelmintic: capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms
• Anti-emetic: able to prevent or stop nausea or vomiting
• Immune system booster and stimulator
• Anti-arthritic: effective in treatment of arthritis
• Anti-gastric: able to prevent or destroy ulcers
• Anti-carcinogenic: reduces the occurrence of cancers
• Anti-anxiety: capable of preventing depression
• Anti-oxidant: preventing atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, keeps free radical (cancer cells) under control
• Anti-fertility: prevents unwanted pregnancy
• Anti-histamine: agent that serves to inhibit the release or action of histamine and serves to reduce or neutralize the effects of histamine in a allergic response
• Anti-feedant: a substance that deters or inhibits feeding by an insect but does not kill it

STAGE 3 IS THE REPLENISHING AND REBUILDING PHASE,WHERE THE CELLS ARE NOURISHED BACK TO HEALTH AND ARE ARMED FOR THE BATTLE FIELD.STAGE 3 CAN BE CONTINUES AND IS ENCOURAGED TO CONTINUE AS IT CONTAINS ONLY ORGANIC DARK LEAFY GREEN  VEGETABLES AND SOME FRUITS WHICH ARE EASILY ABSORBED AND USED FOR THEIR

POWERFUL ANT-OXIDANT PROPERTIES.THIS STAGE ALSO PROVIDES THE BODY WITH ENZYMES WHICH WE SO BADLY NEED  FOR US TO ABSORB ALL THE NUTRIENTS IT REQUIRES TO FIGHT OFF ILLNESSES AND  DISEASES .

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OTHER ARTICLES ABOUT DETOX   

 JUMP START YOUR HEALTH-DETOX THE BLOOD

JAMAICAN HERBS AS A PART OF YOUR DAILY DIET

PURELIFE HERBS 3 PART DETOX SYSTEM/ HERBS AS A BLOOD CLEANSER

 JAMAICAN HERBS TO PURIFY BLOOD/Detox 3 part system

Purelife Herbs Ultimate Detox System

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Stamina :The most common word used in Jamaica for energy.There are herbs that can re-booth the system and re-energize the body.Below are the ones most commonly used to regain energy.For a more long term solution a detox for the complete body is best.Read more….

Herbs to be made into Tea:

Medina

Donkeyweed

Strongback

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To Purify blood with herbs is a common practice in Jamaica and there are many herbs for this purpose.( BLOOD CLEANSER)

Read more on THE DETOX PROCESS.

Herbs have been used for centuries to purify the body of toxins. Herbal remedies offer many ways to detox the body. Purifying herbs can be administered in a variety of ways. In most cases, herbs are a safe way to help the body do what it does naturally–detox the system and promote healthy systemic functions.

Types

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  There are many ways to use herbs to cleanse impurities from the blood and organs. Infusions of flowers and leaves and dense and woody herbs can be ingested as teas or tonics. Herbal baths are a soothing way to administer detoxifying herbs. Even herbs used in foods serve cleansing purposes.

Function

• Herbal teas are absorbed by the digestive system and help to eliminate waste. Herbal baths allow the skin to absorb purifying herbal properties and to release toxins through the pores. Culinary herbs, such as garlic and parsley, are popular ways to cleanse the digestive system and boost the immune system.

Methods

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  Cleansing herbal baths offer the purifying properties of herbs while soothing the body and spirit with hot water. As bathwater raises body temperature, pores sweat out toxins. Herbal baths can be enjoyed once a week. Using a small muslin bag or even a stocking, place a handful of lemon balm, chamomile or lavender into the bag. Tie the bag to the faucet so that the pouring water flows through the bag. Once finished with the bath, lie down, staying warm, and relax. Do not use chamomile if youare allergic to ragweed. A simple and effective detox tea infuses a blend of two parts each red clover blossom, cleavers, dandelion leaf and stinging nettle with one part sage. Infuse into 1 cup of boiling distilled water. Steep for 10 minutes, strain and drink while hot.

   

  LIST OF DETOX HERBS

  These are herbs to be made into tea:

Dandelion                   Budge Strip                Penny Royal

Sarsaparilla               Pullmi Coat                Shama Macka

Medina                        Donkey Weed            Strong Back

Guinea Hen Weed    Aloe Vera                  Penny Royal

Bitter Wood               Rice Bitters               Dog Blood

 Neem

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• Other Herbs with Detox PropertiesBurdock is an herb that is used as a laxative, a detox agent, a diuretic, and a tonic. It can be used in combination with other herbs to help detoxify the body. It is a very powerful herb, so when it is used by itself, it should be used in very limited amount.Burdock roots help to reduce the build up of heavy metals in the system; they will not only cleanse the body of unwanted toxins, but will also reduce the risk of immune system problems in the future. The safest way to take burdock is to drink a tea made from the herb two or three times a day.NettlesNettles have some really great detox properties. It is a powerful blood purifier that drives out toxins and metabolic wastes by stimulating the kidneys to excrete more water. Nettle tea is said to clean out the entire intestinal tract while activating the body’s natural defense mechanisms. Drink the tea on its own or with lemon.

• PURELIFE HERBS ULTIMATE DETOX SYSTEM:is a 3 part detox system that has natural herbs to cleanse the system and vegetable powder to restore and rejuvenate  the cells.Part 1  is a cleanse that has a combination of herbs for the liver and the kidneys.The Liver and kidneys should be first cleansed ,rejuvenated and ready to do the hard work of taking all the built up toxins from the blood and various parts of the body. If the liver and kidneys are not first cleansed ,they are not able to do an effective job and therefore the detox process would not be complete.

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  Part 1 of the Purelife Herbs Cleanse contains the following.

• Milk ThistleMilk thistle is said to help protein synthesis in the liver. Milk thistle may protect the liver against toxicity from medications known to cause liver problems, alcohol and other drugs. Some herbalists use the herb to treat liver damage from hepatitis, long-term alcohol use and industrial toxins.Milk thistle may be taken as a tea or in capsule form.DandelionThe dandelion root is a blood and kidney cleaner and tonic, as well as a diuretic. It is of benefit to the stomach and intestines, balancing the enzymes that benefit digestion. It is known to enhance the function of the liver.
  

  Cascara Sagrada

  Cascara Sagrada contains oils that aid in the movements that cause us to excrete stools. Its stimulating action affects the liver,stomach and pancreas.

  Part 2 of the Purelife Herbs Cleanse contains the following.

  Neem, Guinea Hen Weed,Moringa Leaves and a combination of other herbs to gently cleanse the colon,blood and arteries, from all the toxins caused from drinking ,smoking,chemicals,fats,acidic foods,toxic water,polluted air we breathe in,medication etc.

  This cleanse pulls the toxic build up from out of the blood and cells before they accumulate and cause diseases and illnesses.Detoxing can also reverse some diseases and illnesses.
• NEEM ,WHICH IS THE MAIN HERB IN STAGE 2:

contains pharmacological constituents which offer some impressive therapeutic qualities, including the following:

• Anti-viral: capable of destroying viruses
• Anti-fungal: able to destroy fungi
• Anti-microbial: able to inhibit or destroy the growth of disease-causing organisms
• Anti-bacterial: able to destroy or inhibit the growth of bacteria
• Anti-pyretic: able to lower body temperature or prevent or alleviate fever
• Anti-inflammatory: able to reduce inflammation
• Anti-tumour: able to reduce the risk of tumour growth
• Analgesic: able to relieve pain
• Alterative: able to cure or restore health
• Anti-thelmintic: capable of expelling or destroying parasitic worms
• Anti-emetic: able to prevent or stop nausea or vomiting
• Immune system booster and stimulator
• Anti-arthritic: effective in treatment of arthritis
• Anti-gastric: able to prevent or destroy ulcers
• Anti-carcinogenic: reduces the occurrence of cancers
• Anti-anxiety: capable of preventing depression
• Anti-oxidant: preventing atherosclerosis, diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease, keeps free radical (cancer cells) under control
• Anti-fertility: prevents unwanted pregnancy
• Anti-histamine: agent that serves to inhibit the release or action of histamine and serves to reduce or neutralize the effects of histamine in a allergic response
• Anti-feedant: a substance that deters or inhibits feeding by an insect but does not kill it