Jamaica’s Home-Remedies/Folk Medicine

Jamaica’s Home-Remedies/Folk Medicine has evolved over centuries, and combines beliefs and practices from the Arawak’s, Jamaica's early natives as well arrivals from Africa, Europe, India, and China. The successful use of plants and healing customs practiced by the healers on the Island were documented by Scientist and Physicians as early as 1660. Members of the Diaspora may recall the days when; home-medication or remedies available from the” doctor shop”, as pharmacies used to be called would be the first treatment for illness, and in some cases used to prevent one. Please join us as we continue to Celebrate, Enlighten & Preserve Jamaica’s rich and diverse culture. We’d love to hear the home-remedies used to keep you healthy in your young days. Come join the labrish.