Bush Medicine Series

Vervain: Di Healing Herb Hiding in Plain Sight Jamaican vervein, also known as Blue Vervain or Ironweed, grows all over di island. You see it in bush, by roadside, or hiding in plain sight. But this likkle plant carry big power. Used for generations in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean, vervein is a traditional herb known fi easing stress, cooling inflammation, and supporting di whole body. Let’s reason 'bout why it deserve a spot in yuh wellness routine.   What Vervein is Good …

Breadfruit: Di Healing Food of Jamaica Make your food be your medicine: breadfruit is a staple pon almost every Jamaican table.Whether yuh roast it pon di fire, fry it crisp, or boil it soft, breadfruit carry not just flavor, but strength fi di body and soul. What Is Breadfruit? Breadfruit a large, round fruit wid green skin and creamy white flesh.It come from di Pacific originally, but Jamaica tek it and mek it part of wi culture from long time.Today, yuh find breadfruit …

Cannbabis and bush tea - a winning combo! If yuh ever sip  a strong passion flower tea before yuh burn a mellow strain, yuh already know—herb and bush go hand-in-hand. But what happen when yuh match di right Jah Livity product to di right bush medicine tea? Pure healing. Pure vibes. Dis list combine wisdom from di hills and ganja from di soil fi help yuh level out, lock in, and rise up—naturally. Whether yuh want relaxation, clarity, strength or spiritual …

  Yuh ever see a vine full of bright pink flowers climbing up a fence like it own di place? Dat’s rice and peas bush right deh so. Pretty to look at, but don’t get it twisted—dis bush is pure medicine in disguise. Known across Jamaica as bees bush, cold bush, or even coral vine, it’s been used for generations to cool di body, clear up colds, and help wid sugar and pressure too. Let mi walk yuh through how Jamaicans use …

Moringa, also known as di Miracle Tree, is one of di most powerful healing plants found in nature. Used by many cultures including Rastarariansn in traditional medicine, moringa is packed wid nutrients, antioxidants, and medicinal compounds dat work wonders fi di body and mind. From boosting energy to fighting inflammation, dis super plant is a must-have fi natural wellness. Fi Rastas, moringa is more dan just a plant—it’s a vital part of Ital living, used fi natural healing, cleansing, and maintaining …

Mi tell yuh, di Jamaican sun feels amazing – it’s warm and inviting, perfect for a day at di beach or exploring di island. But sometimes, di sun can be a bit too much, and if you find yourself with a sunburn, don’t worry, there’s a herbal helper right here in Jamaica – Aloe Vera. This plant is known for its soothing properties and can be a real lifesaver when you’ve had a little too much sun. A Quick Guide to …

Ganja isn’t the only herb that can help yuh relax! Passion Flower, known for its striking beauty and calming benefits, is another natural treasure yuh should know about. Three varieties of this amazing vine grow in Jamaica: Passiflora laurifolia (Water Lemon, Jamaican Honeysuckle,, or Golden Bell Apple), Passiflora maliformis (sweet calabash), and Passiflora foetida (Wild Passionflower or Love-in-a-Mist). Each has its own unique charm, and all of them bring a lil’ slice of calm to di hustle of daily life. Whether …

Cerasee, or Momordica charantia as some call it, is more than just a plant – it’s a part of Jamaican tradition, passed down from generation to generation. Di old folks swear by it, and trust mi, when yuh hear about di powers of Cerasee, yuh going to want to try it for yourself. From cleansing di blood to soothing di skin, Cerasee is di real deal when it comes to natural healing. Back in di day, Cerasee was di go-to herb …