Back in the old days in Jamaica my grandparent would harvest the Cocoa, put the bean to dry on the outside barbeque then parched the Cocoa bean over fire and we as kids would beat the parched cocoa bean into a powder paste using a Mortar & Pestle,
my Grandmother would
What is Madam Fate-Hippobroma longifora? This is an herbal plant that was originally found in most parts of the West Indies. It also scientifically referred to as Isotoma longifora or Laurentia Longifora. The common names for this herb include Star of Bethlehem or Star Flower. Currently the plant has become
This plant, known as “the village pharmacy” in India, has been used for at least 4000 years for its medicinal qualities. All parts of the plant can be used. Neem has been used to treat a wide range of ailments, including wounds, burns, sprains, bruises, earache, headache, fever, sore throat,
Noni Leaves Health Benefits What is the Noni? Native to Australasia and South East Asia, Noni is a tiny evergreen tree that is popularly used for its health and medical benefits. Also known as the Indian Mulberry, Noni is a species that belongs to the coffee family and just like
Papaya Leaf Health Benefits What is the Papaya? Also known as the papaw or the pawpaw, the papaya is a plant native to American tropics. It is believed to have originated from Central America and Mexico. It is a relatively small tree with sparse branches and typically has a single