Showing posts with label Bush Medicine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bush Medicine. Show all posts

Thursday, October 23, 2025

Bush Medicine Pot


 
Bush Medicine in Pot

"Bush Medicine Pot" - ©A. Derek Catalano
 
 Bro-in-law preparing to boil another batch of bush medicine to drink.
We have a tradition of using homeopathic remedies in The Bahamas and Caribbean.
 
Using these leaves:

Moringa
Guava
Avacado
Soursop
 
After boiling, pour in a cup and drink it down.
Good for various ailments and keeps you in good health.

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Related pic: Bush Prep

Friday, February 7, 2025

Friday, October 25, 2024

Hold On To Tradition

Hold On To Tradition

 "Traditions" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 
 
Hold On To Tradition

In the islands where the turquoise waters gleam,
Where the skies are bright and the palm trees dream,
A rhythm beats deep in Bahamian hearts,
A culture alive, where history imparts.
Hold on to tradition, to the roots that run deep,
To the stories passed down, to the memories we keep.

In the still of the night, when the conch shells call,
The Junkanoo drums awaken us all.
With feathers and bells, we dance in the street,
A pulse in our veins, the rhythm of feet.
Bright costumes of color, a sight to behold,
An echo of ancestors, brave and bold.
For in the parade, we honor the past,
A celebration of spirit, a culture steadfast.
Hold on to tradition, let it light up the way,
For the future is built on the past of today.

The hands of our elders weave stories in straw,
With each twist and turn, there’s beauty and awe.
Straw work and sculpture, from wood carved with care,
Speak to the craftsmanship long nurtured there.
Through market stalls brimming with treasures untold,
We cherish these gifts that our forebears have sold.
Hold on to tradition, to the art of our land,
Where the skill of the people is steady and grand.

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Bush Medicine in The Bahamas

 
Bush Tea

 "Bush Tea" - Bahamas AI art
©A. Derek Catalano
 

Bush Medicine in The Bahamas

 

Introduction

Bush medicine, also known as herbal medicine or traditional medicine, has been an integral part of life in The Bahamas for centuries. It involves the use of indigenous plants and herbs to treat various ailments, a practice rooted in the deep cultural and historical heritage of the Caribbean. The Bahamas, with its rich biodiversity, is home to a vast array of plants that have been used for medicinal purposes long before the advent of modern medicine. This report provides an in-depth exploration of bush medicine in The Bahamas, examining its cultural significance, historical origins, and some of the various plants used in this traditional healing practice. Additionally, it will compare bush medicine to modern medical practices, investigate the claims of its efficacy in treating serious illnesses like cancer, and underscore the importance of preserving this knowledge for future generations.

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Cerasee on Lattice

 
cerasee vine on latice fence
 
"Cerasee on Lattice" ©A. Derek Catalano
 
Cerasee is a vine that is boiled and used to make a bitter tasting drink that we use in the Caribbean for colds and purifying. Commonly referred to as bush medicine. Good stuff. Highly recommended. :) 
 
Related link: Cerasee Pods

Tuesday, March 29, 2022

Cerasee Fields Forever

field of cerasse

 "Cerasee Fields Forever" ©A. Derek Catalano
 
 Nassau, Bahamas.

Cerasee - Caribbean Dictionary: "A vine bearing a small bumpy skinned yellow or orange fruit. The leaves are used to make a bitter herbal tea that is regarded for its medicinal and purgative properties." - Cerasse Fruit
 

Monday, March 28, 2022

Bush Prep

 
pot of bush

"Bush Prep" ©A. Derek Catalano

My bro-in-law preparing to boil a batch of bush medicine to drink.
We have a tradition of using homeopathic remedies in The Bahamas and Caribbean.

Fever grass
Life leaf
Grapefruit peel
Orange peel
Lemon(cut up)
Ginger
Garlic
All Spice
Cloves
Turmeric
Onion

Down the hatch.

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Related pic: Bush Medicine Pot

Tuesday, May 18, 2021

Cerasee Fruit

 
Close up of hanging Cerasee Fruit

"Cerasee Fruit" ⒸA. Derek Catalano

Cerasee - Caribbean Dictionary: "A vine bearing a small bumpy skinned yellow or orange fruit. The leaves are used to make a bitter herbal tea that is regarded for its medicinal and purgative properties." (source)

Cerasee is a popular bush medicine used here in The Bahamas.  The vine with the leaves are boiled and used as a hot tea. Taste like hell. A true test of bravery and courage. lol.

The photo shows the fruit of the cerasee plant. The fruit are ripe when orange and may be eaten. Just break open the pod with your fingers and eat the fruit inside. If left on the vine the pod will eventually burst open by itself.

Strangely, unlike the bitter cerasee vine, the fruit are sweet and consist of a red, sweet skin over a small, flattish seed that you spit out.  I ate that one on the left. :)

Derek
 
 

Wednesday, March 10, 2021

The Bush Bar is open

 
The Bush Bar

Bush tea is ready and The Bush Bar is ready for you. Now offering a mix of flavourful blends.