Popular Medicinal Plants In Portland And Kingston Jamaica

Author : Ina Vandebroek,David Picking
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2020-12-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783030489274

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Popular Medicinal Plants in Portland and Kingston, Jamaica by Ina Vandebroek,David Picking Pdf

This book highlights the results from over a year of ethnobotanical research in a rural and an urban community in Jamaica, where we interviewed more than 100 people who use medicinal plants for healthcare. The goal of this research was to better understand patterns of medicinal plant knowledge, and to find out which plants are used in consensus by local people for a variety of illnesses. For this book, we selected 25 popular medicinal plant species mentioned during fieldwork. Through individual interviews, we were able to rank plants according to their frequency of mention, and categorized the medicinal uses for each species as “major” (mentioned by more than 20% of people in a community) or “minor” (mentioned by more than 5%, but less than 20% of people). Botanical identification of plant specimens collected in the wild allowed for cross-linking of common and scientific plant names. To supplement field research, we undertook a comprehensive search and review of the ethnobotanical and biomedical literature. Our book summarizes all this information in detail under specific sub-headings.

Author : Ina Vandebroek,David Picking
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 191 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2016
Category : Bontany, medicinal
ISBN : 9768246979

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Popular Medicinal Plants in Portland and Kingston, Jamaica by Ina Vandebroek,David Picking Pdf

Author : Michael B. Thomas,Summer Austin,Lloyd Harris
Publisher : Centre for International Ethnomedicinal
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0972959408

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Common Medicinal Plants of Portland, Jamaica by Michael B. Thomas,Summer Austin,Lloyd Harris Pdf

Jamaica has a high degree of biological and cultural diversity. Roughly, 3000 species of plants grow on the island, with 25 percent of them being found nowhere else on Earth. The Maroons of Jamaica represent one of the most important cultural groups. The history of the Maroons of Jamaica has African roots and begins in the year 1690, when a small number of slaves that had been brought from the Komoranti nation in Africa (the Akan region of West Africa or present day Ghana) fled from the hardships of plantation life and migrated to the mountains. Here they found freedom and a new autonomous way of life. Having established themselves in small communities, these forest freemen and women became known simply as Maroons, a title taken from the Spanish word cimaron, meaning wild or unruly.Today, two distinct Maroon groups persist in Jamaica, namely the Winward (eastern) and Leeward Maroons (western). Although, they have survived more than three centuries of colonization, today they continue to face new challenges - that of cultural erosion and integration into Jamaican society. Despite rapid change, a result of the exposure to non-Maroon society, Maroon communities have maintained many aspects of their traditional practices especially the use of local and introduced plants as medicines. Although, there has been no comprehensive study of Maroon ethnobotany, it is widely recognized that they possess a well developed traditional knowledge of the uses of Jamaica?s flora. This study presents some of this knowledge, and includes the common medicinal plants utilized by the Winward Maroons of Portland. This publication represents only a small fraction of the plants the Maroons use. It is hoped that this research can serve as an initial baseline for further documentation and Maroon cultural preservation.

Author : Ivelyn Harris
Publisher : Healing Herbs of Jamaica
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2011-01-20
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780983172208

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Healing Herbs of Jamaica by Ivelyn Harris Pdf

"Imagine if you could just drink a delicious cup of tea and banish your worst headaches. Or step into a sweetly scented bath and wash away skin eruptions and rashes. What if you could get rid of that nagging back pain once and for all--in just a matter of days? If this all sounds too good to be true, it's because it is ... for most people. Over the last 500 years, these amazing health benefits--and many others besides--have been a fact of life for Jamaica's Maroons. Hidden away for centuries--nearly forgotten--the Maroons are among the world's most skilled herbalists. But 'civilization' has finally reached their high mountain valleys ... and their culture and knowledge is disappearing. Now, Ivelyn Harris, the last living Maroon healer, has broken her silence. Afraid that her ancestors' healing knowledge may die with her, Ivey has decided to share her secrets. Secrets that made heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other devastating illnesses almost unknown among the Maroons. Remedies for everything from headaches to hemorrhoids to heart problems."--Publisher's description.

Author : Michael Silbermann,Ann Berger
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2022
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780197551349

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Global Perspectives in Cancer Care by Michael Silbermann,Ann Berger Pdf

"Contemporary medical models focus predominantly on the technical and financial aspects of care. While these are important aspects of care, they fail to include what may be the most critical need of patients and families - that is, the whole-person approach to care where psychosocial and spiritual needs are viewed as essential and just as important as the physical. Cecily Saunders, the founder of hospice, was one of the first to describe the concept of 'total pain', which led to the biopsychosocial and spiritual model of care. In 2014, the World Health Assembly for the WHO passed a resolution which included spiritual care as an essential domain of palliative care, stating that Palliative Care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients "through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and correct assessment and treatment of pain and other problems, whether physical, psychosocial or spiritual." WHO also noted that "it is the ethical duty of health care professionals" to alleviate pain and suffering, whether physical, psychosocial or spiritual and further supported an interdisciplinary model by noting the need for collaboration between professional palliative care providers and support care providers, including spiritual support and counseling"--

Author : David R. Katerere,Wendy Applequist,Oluwaseyi M. Aboyade,Chamunorwa Togo
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-09-05
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781351981781

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Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge for the Modern Era by David R. Katerere,Wendy Applequist,Oluwaseyi M. Aboyade,Chamunorwa Togo Pdf

While there is talk of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, old and new challenges bedevil the world – climate change, nutrition, and health poverty being at the top of the list. In seeking solutions to these and other problems which afflict the modern era, it is worthwhile to look into our collective past, to the traditions and knowledges of our ancestors. Such knowledge continues to exist in many parts of the world, though now marginalized by homogenous, Eurocentric ontolology and epistemology. This book presents a compilation of reviews, case studies, and primary research attempting to locate the utility of traditional and Indigenous Knowledges in an increasingly complex world. It assembles chapter authors from across the world to tackle topics ranging from traditional knowledge-based innovations and commercialization, traditional medicine systems as practiced around the world, ethnoveterinary practices, and food innovation to traditional governance and leadership systems, among others. This book is an important resource for policymakers; scholars and researchers of cultural studies, leadership, governance, ethnobotany, anthropology, plant genetic resources and technology innovation; and readers interested in the history of knowledge and culture, as well as cultural activists and political scientists. Features: Unique combination of social science and anthropological aspects with natural science perspectives Includes summaries aimed at policymakers to immediately see what would be relevant to their work Combines case studies illuminating important lessons learned with reviews and primary data Multidisciplinary in the scope of the topics tackled and assemblage of contributors Global footprint with contributions from Africa, Europe, North America, Asia, and the West Indies David R. Katerere, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa Wendy Applequist, William L. Brown Center, Missouri Botanical Garden, St Louis, Missouri Oluwaseyi M. Aboyade, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa and Nutritica SA, The Innovation Hub, Pretoria, South Africa Chamunorwa Togo, The Innovation Hub, Pretoria, South Africa

Author : Monica F. Warner
Publisher : MacMillan Caribbean
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Botany, Medical
ISBN : 1405065664

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Herbal Plants of Jamaica by Monica F. Warner Pdf

This volume provides a well illustrated, easily read, and no-nonsense guide to Jamaican wild herbs and their several medicinal and related uses. The widespread cultural practice of using a multitude of healing, culinary, and cosmetic herbs is distilled to a core of about 70 species.

Author : Alessandra Durazzo,Massimo Lucarini,Michael Heinrich
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 660 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-28
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782889766543

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Dietary Supplements, Botanicals and Herbs at The Interface of Food and Medicine by Alessandra Durazzo,Massimo Lucarini,Michael Heinrich Pdf

Author : L. Mike Henry,Kevin S. Harris
Publisher : LMH Publishers
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Gardening
ISBN : CORNELL:31924094661448

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The LMH Official Dictionary of Jamaican Herbs & Medicinal Plants and Their Uses by L. Mike Henry,Kevin S. Harris Pdf

The Caribbean is host to one of the most diverse areas of the whole world - both culturally and ecologically. This book takes a look at some of the herbs and medicinal plants found in the Caribbean, a place awash with ancient herbal remedies for a number of common ailments. With advice on how to use them wisely, moderately and regularly, it also explores some of the myths and legends associated with these herbs and plants.

Author : Arvilla Payne-Jackson,Mervyn C. Alleyne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : History
ISBN : 9766401233

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Jamaican Folk Medicine by Arvilla Payne-Jackson,Mervyn C. Alleyne Pdf

This pioneering work is multi-disciplinary in approach as it examines the rich folk medicine of Jamaica. Payne-Jackson and Alleyne analyse the historical and linguistic aspects of folk medicine, based on their research, which included extensive fieldwork and interviews. They explore the sociological and ethnological dimensions of common healing and health-preserving practices which rely on Jamaica's rich biodiversity in medicinal and nutritional flora. As is the case with other aspects of Jamaican traditional culture, Jamaican folk medicine is largely misunderstood and subject to negative pejorative attitudes. This comprehensively study challenges some of the myths and misinformation. Particular attention is paid to cultural transference from Africa and the use of herbs in African-Jamaican religions. The work has an appendix and a glossary as well as a detailed bibliography.

Author : William Wright
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 79 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1788*
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:41362764

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An Account of the Medicinal Plants Growing in Jamaica by William Wright Pdf

Author : Hwee Ling Koh,Chay Hoon Tan,Tung Kian Chua
Publisher : World Scientific
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2009-02-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9789814469210

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Guide To Medicinal Plants, A: An Illustrated Scientific And Medicinal Approach by Hwee Ling Koh,Chay Hoon Tan,Tung Kian Chua Pdf

This book presents up-to-date information on a total of 75 native and non-native medicinal plants growing in Singapore. Comprehensive and useful information from the published literature — including plant descriptions and origins, traditional medicinal uses, phytoconstituents, pharmacological activities, adverse reactions, toxicities, and reported drug-herb interactions — is presented in an easy-to-read manner for easy and quick reference. There is no minimum level of knowledge required to read this book, and botanical and medical glossaries are also provided for readers' convenience.The book will be of great practical benefit to a wide-ranging audience. Educators and students in complementary medicine and health, pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, natural products, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacovigilance, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, botany, biology, chemistry and life sciences will find the information useful. The book will also appeal to clinicians, pharmacists, nurses and researchers, as it contains a comprehensive reference list at the end for further reading.

Author : John Lindley
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 686 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1838
Category : Botany, Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015067872211

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Flora Medica by John Lindley Pdf

Author : Kukuwa Abba
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 126 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-08
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1786450755

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JA Herbs by Kukuwa Abba Pdf

King of the forest, carry mi seed, donkey peepee, stinking toe, ganja, leaf of life. These are the names of some of the 40 herbs documented in JA Herbs, all with proven medicinal and other uses. JA Herbs provides a fascinating insight into a small fraction of the hundreds of plant varieties that grow in Jamaica. Jamaica, an island more associated with tourism and music, has always had a strong tradition of herbal healing, and with increasing interest internationally in ethnobotany and complementary medicine, it is vital that there is research and development of the plant wealth of the island. There is every chance that you have consumed - or otherwise used a product - that has an extract of the annatto plant, which is one of the main sources of natural colourants in the food and cosmetic industries. Can you believe that a by-product of the shamy darling plant is being developed for use in solar technology? Welcome to the wonderful world of JA Herbs!

Author : L. Mike Henry,Kevin S. Harris
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-01
Category : Herbs
ISBN : 9768184329

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LMH Official Dictionary of - Caribbean Herbs and Medicinal Plants and Their Uses by L. Mike Henry,Kevin S. Harris Pdf

The Caribbean is host to one of the most diverse areas of the whole world - both culturally and ecologically. This book takes a look at some of the herbs and medicinal plants found in the Caribbean, a place awash with ancient herbal remedies for a number of common ailments. With advice on how to use them wisely, moderately and regularly, it also explores some of the myths and legends associated with these herbs and plants.