Lantana camara is known by many local names, including Buddy Me Eye, Red Sage, Wild Sage, and White Sage. It is native to Central and South America and the Caribbean, with geographical expansion along the tropics
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Commonly called lemongrass or fever grass in many countries, including St. Vincent and the Grenadines, this hardy grass is powerful as it rehydrates and helps when one is suffering from diarrhoea, stomach pain, fever, flatulence, flu, colds and coughs. The grass is compact and densely tufted perennial, with bundles growing up to three feet.
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The Vitex is a powerful womb and love medicine that shows us deeper connections to lore, mythologies, and magic. It has become an ally for women today struggling with infertility and other conditions.
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Corilla or carila - tie it around your neck to ward of stiffness. Macerate or pound the leaves in a bush bath to sap away stagnant energy. Revitalizing and cooling.
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Castor oil increases the circulation of blood and lymph, decreases pain and improves the conditions of uterine illnesses. Many women have found castor oil compresses very helpful for conditions related to PCOS, infertility, endometriosis, fibroids and cysts along with inflammation and pain management. Castor oil packs and rubs can also be used throughout the cycle see the recipe here!
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A way in which we are learning to decolonise our landscape and reclaim ownership of our stories and space is by reclaiming the knowledge that these plants have to offer. Our ancestors used these medicines in times of great need and their wisdom continues to permeate today as we bring forward these healing technologies aided by bush medicine.
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View the National Cultural Foundation episode on “Healing System of Sage Garden.” In episode 3 which continues the rich storytelling around the importance of Bush Tea: Herbs, Plants and Barbadian Botanical Stories.