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

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Acklins Cascarilla Festival

 
Acklins Cascarilla Festival poster

The 5th Annual
 

Acklins Cascarilla Festival

 
June11th-14th, 2026
 
Spring Point, Acklins
 
The Acklins Cascarilla Festival is a vibrant cultural celebration held annually on the island of Acklins in The Bahamas. The festival honors the island’s rich heritage and highlights the historical importance of the cascarilla tree.
 

Tuesday, February 17, 2026

The Cascarilla Tree and Its Bark: Nature, Uses, and Value

Cascarilla Tree

"Cascarilla Tree" - Bahamas AI Image
©A. Derek Catalano
 

The cascarilla tree — its biology, geography, harvesting, uses (traditional, commercial, scientific, and industry), and what it would take to establish a lucrative cascarilla processing/export business in The Bahamas.

The Cascarilla Tree and Its Bark: Nature, Uses, and Value

 

1. Botanical Description

Cascarilla refers to the dried bark of Croton eluteria, a small aromatic tree in the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). The plant is native to the Caribbean region, including The Bahamas, and also grows in parts of Central America and other tropical areas. It typically grows as a shrub or small tree up to about 12–20 feet tall with pale yellowish-brown fissured bark, scanty lance-shaped leaves, and clusters of small white fragrant flowers (often in spring).

The name Croton eluteria reflects its botanical lineage: Croton from the Greek for “a tick” (referring to seed shape) and eluteria said to reference the island of Eleuthera in The Bahamas.

In the field, the bark is easily stripped from twigs and branches, then dried before further processing.

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

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.

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

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.