Couple months ago I went on a hike to a deserted beach in Robin’s Bay St. Mary (it needs a clean up btw...all kinda garbage from Haiti and DR) On the hike I saw so many of the healing herbs that we are blessed to have on this island. They were either brought here with us or they were waiting here for us and we should make use of them. Here are just a few of their benefits: Milk weed - treats cold, bronchitis and other respiratory tract infections. Sage - treats colds, coughs, asthma and fever....anti-malaria, anti-dengue anti-bacterial Pepper Elder - in Jamaica we use pepper elder to treat colds, flu, fever, pain and stomach problems. Vervine - immune stimulant, anti-microbial. Studies confirmed vervines effectiveness in treating respiratory problems. Cerasee - promotes immune function and increase resistance to viral and bacterial infections. Check a few posts back for info and Marigoule & Spanish Needle #Herbalist #Herbalism #herbisthehealingofthenation #herbalremedies #herbalhealing #herbs #Milkweed #pepperelder #sage #vervine #cerasee #marigoule #spanishneedle (at Robins Bay, Saint Mary, Jamaica) https://www.instagram.com/p/B9uP6pIhqN_/?igshid=nm9chut1okba

Incoming!! #farm #farmlife #farmpicsdaily #pollinators #wildflowers #spanishneedle #bee

While I was at the Sisterwombs Retreat in Portland, walking on my way back from Long Bay Beachi stopped and picked these Spanish Needle(white flower) and Marigoule(yellow flower)...Just two of some of the amazing herbs that we have on this island growing wild. I took some notes from one of my favorite herb books called JA Herbs written by Kukuwa Abba. It’s a treasure to have! The Ministry of health needs to put focus into research to make sure that the full potential of these herbs are realized instead of trying to demonize our traditional use of herbs. #herbs #herbalhealing #herbalremedies #marigoule #spanishneedle #jamaicanherbs #jamaica #herbalism #herbalist #bushmedicine #dengue #denguefever (at Jamaica) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6GnwdIBqvq/?igshid=1xiawp6be3p0b

Spanish needle, aka beggarticks, blackjack, cobblers pegs (Bidens pilosa). Edible leaves and flowers. Anti-inflammatory and fungicidal, and studies have demonstrated its effectiveness as an anti-diabetic. It has those sticky seeds that hitch a ride on your clothing, so you can use it as a component of spiritual work accordingly (e.g. encourage customers who look at your wares to buy them, boost your job application's chances among a sea of other applications). #bidenspilosa #spanishneedle #bayouhoodoo #bayouhoodooherbal #seraphinstation #foraging #homestead #herbs #eattheweeds #rootworkersofinstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/Cdz9bbbrKsl/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

These Spanish needle blossoms (aka Beggars tick) look like they’re floating on air, white petals like tattered sails buffeted by the morning breeze, yellow crowns like beacons of light attracting butterflies and bees in our backyard. #beggarstick #spanishneedle #wildflowersofinstagram #wildflowers #wildflower #backyardgarden #backyard #sarasotaflorida #florida #flowersinflorida https://www.instagram.com/p/CFPaVaSHy2O/?igshid=mzxrkskfk6nq

Sometimes it’s as much fun to learn the names of wildflowers as it is to come upon them on my walks. Here, for instance, are the blooms of Spanish Needle, also known as Beggar’s Tick, or Monkey Lice! Whatever they’re called, the sight of wildflowers in bloom always lifts my spirits and helps me remember the beauty of a summer’s day. #beggarstick #spanishneedle #wildflowersofinstagram #wildflowers #wildflower #morningwalk #florida #flowersinflorida https://www.instagram.com/p/CDyyWQznOro/?igshid=dy8s9y1rxr9s

Sometimes it’s as much fun to learn the names of wildflowers as it is to come upon them on my walks. Here, for instance, are the blooms of Spanish Needle, also known as Beggar’s Tick, or Monkey Lice! Whatever they’re called, the sight of wildflowers in bloom always lifts my spirits and helps me remember the beauty of a summer’s day. #beggarstick #spanishneedle #wildflowersofinstagram #wildflowers #wildflower #morningwalk #florida #flowersinflorida https://www.instagram.com/p/CDyyWQznOro/?igshid=dy8s9y1rxr9s