Powerboat adventures the official site of the bahamas. This tradition, called bush medicine was brought to the bahamas by african slaves and gained importance in the out islands where doctors were rarely available. Portions of erma pratts audio require a trained ear to fully understand, but some subtitles are included, and portions of audio and video. Ultimate tours bahamas is an ecotour and activity company designed to provide an authentic bahamian experience. Dec 11, 2009 bush medicine in the bahamas by higgs, leslie mrs. Besides school medicine this includes naturopathic therapies like nutrition, sports therapy, structural therapy and of course herbal medicine. The book, bush medicine of the bahamas,and the companion videos provide details of the healers practices as well as glimpses of the culture of san salvador island and other islands of. Higgs specialized in the culture of the bahamas, including herbal medicine and cooking. Nov 07, 2015 this is part of the oral histories research reported in our book, bush medicine of the bahamas, the result of a fouryear research project.
Scroll down to view all four ordering options, including ebook. Dec 04, 2010 bush medicine in the bahamas by higgs, leslie mrs. Bush medicine in the exumas and long island, bahamas a field. Klinger book award for outstanding book of the year, by the society for economic botany. Mine is only 20 pages long and has drawings of 60 plants by the author and description of their uses for treating various ailments. Materia medica, vegetable, traditional medicine, vegetable materia. A pdf formatted ebook of bush medicine of the bahamas is now available for customers in the united states. Bush medicine in the bahamas 1969 edition open library. Forbes undereneath west indian almond tree at gerace research center, bahamas.
As a medical doctor in germany with a private practice i am specialized in holistic medicine. Their efforts established these plants in the contemporary caribbean plant corpus. A major component of traditional medicine is herbal medicine, which is the use of natural plant substances to treat or prevent illness. Dec 08, 2011 published by jhm designs publications in virginia, bush medicine of the bahamas is a largeformat hardcover book with 161 illustrations 104 in colour, including photographs of bush medicine practitioners and the island landscapes where they harvest their plant medicines. Profit from book sales is used to support ongoing bush medicine research on south andros, bahamas. The bush medicine culture in the bahamas has possibly two origins. I have added information about most of the books and buy buttons. Grand bahama islands ashrubs medicinal plants aloe plant aloe vera this is probably one of the oldest plants known to man and was mentioned in the bible. Allspice aloe aloe vera applied aromatic aspirin attractive weed backache bahamas bahamian bay rum berries bitter boiling water botanic name breadfruit brew a tea bush medicine cake bush capsicum cerasee charantia chicken pox cold coloured common cold considered beneficial coppice cordla cure cuscuta destroy white cells diabetes digitalis. Published by jhm designs publications in virginia, bush medicine of the bahamas is a largeformat hardcover book with 161 illustrations 104 in colour, including photographs of bush medicine practitioners and the island landscapes where they harvest their plant medicines. Bush medicine of the bahamas abaco scientist applied ecology. New book, bush medicine of the bahamas is the 2012 recipient of mary w. One of the appendices contains a dictionary of bahamian dialect.
The color pattern on this stemless plant resembles the skin of a snake. Ailments such as, colds, blood pressure, diabetes,constipation, heart disease, virility in men, cancer and many, many more are included. Bay geranium, soap bush ambrosia hispida can be made into a soap to relieve itching skia it is highly recommended for indigestion, and used by people declining to clear the lungs. Theres also another good bahamian bush medicine book by martha. A crosscultural perspective from san salvador island, including pharmacology and oral histories jeffrey holt mccormack, kathleen maier, patricia b wallens on. A book can be very anonymous, but there always is a person behind it with the ambition and patience to create a work, that passes on a message. New book on bahamian bush medicine repeating islands. So, until i, and other researchers can return, i am working on the second book on the bush medicine of south andros. Orders received during weekdays and most weekends are typically processed and delivered within 24 hours. The practice of bush medicine in the bahamas is shrouded in mystery. A crosscultural perspective from san salvador island including pharmacology and oral histories.
Bush medicine of the bahamas is the result of extensive ethnobotanical and scientific research on medicinal plants in the bahamas. Bush medicine in the bahamas a taste of the bahamas. These plants have been used safely and effectively for over 500 years in the bahamas and indeed in many parts of the world. Not sure as a doctor i am supposed to support bush medicine, but. In cool months, take our wild bahamian nature trail and learn about some bush medicine. Forbes undereneath west indian almond tree at gerace research center, bahamas see more.
Phytotherapy is still popular in germany and the bahamas. In many parts of the world today, they are the only treatment available and sometimes work better than manufactured drugs. She died in 1983 and is buried at sacred heart church cemetery in nassau. Alternatively, you may wish to find out more about our new research on south andros and make a taxdeductible donation. Over plant species of some 60 families are used within this culture for a wide variety of medicinal purposes. The book has also been selected for the 19th annual virginia festival of the book held in charlottesville, virginia, march 2024, 20. New book, bush medicine of the bahamas, preserves knowledge. Reports from native informants backed with voucher plant specimens were obtained in a 19691970 field study on the bahama islands of great exuma, little exuma and long island. Forbes undereneath west indian almond tree at gerace research center, bahamas bush medicine of the bahamas. In the bahamas we called this plant motherinlaws tongue because once it gets started, you cant get rid if it. Bush medicine of the bahamas is the result of extensive ethnobotanical and scientific. Knowing more about the author makes a book more personal.
Excerpt from the introduction of bush medicine of the bahamas mccormack, maier, and wallens. Nov 07, 2015 erma pratt is the granddaughter of sophia pratt who was twice honored by the bahamian government for her service as a midwife and for her knowledge of bush medicine. Among our savvy team of tru bahamian food tours guides are a number of bush tea enthusiasts many of whom have developed encyclopedic knowledge of bahamian bush teas from resulting from time spent on the outer islands and family members wellversed in natural medicines. Taste bahamas bush tea tour, taste bahamas cooking tour, taste bahamas premium food tour. Ordering information for bush medicine of the bahamas. Bushmedicine in the bahamas a modern approach, modern bush medicine bush medicine in the baha mas a modern approach about the author. Bush medicine in the bahamas seven man strength the bush medicine culture in the bahamas has possibly two origins.
Mar 14, 2019 the book, bush medicine of the bahamas,and the companion videos provide details of the healers practices as well as glimpses of the culture of san salvador island and other islands of the bahamas. Bush medicine of the bahamas is the recipient of the 2012 mary w. A powerful guide to popular bahamian remedies and bush. Powerboat serves delicious snacks and a superb lunch of fresh grilled fish, steaks, pastas, salads, fruits, and more. So, in order to find a quick fix for sunburn, fever, or even chronic ailments such as.
This form of medicine is of value today not only for what it tells us of a unique culture but for what it might have to teach us about traditional healing. Pertinent background material and personal observations during field work indicated that knowledge of. Klinger book award for outstanding book of the year. All tours have the bahamas cultural experience you get bush tea, bahamian pastry, presentation on bahamian cultural, bahamian cooking lessons, bahamian food. Generally, bush medicine in australia is made from plant materials, such as bark, leaves and seeds, although animal products were used as well. A crosscultural perspective from san salvador island, including pharmacology and oral histories. Ailments such as, colds, blood pressure, diabetes,constipation, heart disease, virility in men, cancer. May 28, 2016 bush medicine in the bahamas seven man strength the bush medicine culture in the bahamas has possibly two origins. Nearly 100 plants in the islands of the bahamas have been used to cure many. The bahamians have practiced bush medicine for years, and are happy to educate visitors on the subject. Bush medicine of the bahamas is a video series based on a fouryear research project in the bahamas. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. A healer was not just a bush clinician, but also an expert medium operating. Since about 30 years my hobby is to collect knowledge about bush medicine in the bahamas based on interviews, literature, internet research and some field study.
It has antihistaminic properties and is a diaphoretic causes sweating. This 400page book, bush medicine of the bahamas a crosscultural perspective from san salvador island, features a unique. In her book, bush doctor, christine rolle, states it can be used to give strength to a weak spine, by both tying the vine around your waist and drinking crushed vine as tea in the morning. A crosscultural perspective from san salvador island. Though long out of print, her book has been a major reference for much of the literature written on. Pertinent background material and personal observations during field work indicated that knowledge. Leslie higgs 18971983 was a bahamian writer, journalist and botanical illustrator. Portions of the video transcripts as well as audio tran. With this book the author hopes to help save valuable knowledge about medicinal. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Chapters explore the cultural roots, principles, and practice of bush medicine. Portions of the audio may require a trained ear to understand. Both of these two groups had a strong sense of the use of nature and bush in their culture.
Higgs noted that at no time during her research did she find any indication. The success of these natural remedies made me think, that the bahamian bush medicine should be revived and be part of general medicine. Bush medicine medicinal herbs, trees and plants of the bahamas before modern medicine developed laboratory drugs, our ancestors all over the world used herbs and weeds for health. Aussie outback books here are some of my favourite books please scroll down page to view them all. A unique, reference text, giving the names, uses and methods of preparation of approximately 80 plants. Bush medicine in the bahamas by higgs, leslie mrs 1 edition. This book, a comprehensive treatment of bahamian bush medicine, is dedicated to the preservation and continued use of this knowledge before it is lost. The back cover shows testimonies for bush medicine. Higgs provided the illustrations for bush medicine in the bahamas. It is not my intention to dispense any kind of medical advice here the best i can answer your question is an excerpt from a book i have titled, bush medicine of the bahamas. Bush medicine of belize and caribbean, alternative medicine. Dec 20, 2012 bush medicine of the bahamas is the recipient of the 2012 mary w. A crosscultural perspective from san salvador island, including pharmacology and oral histories winner of mary w. They believe that there are nearly 100 types of plants on the islands that can be used as a trusted medical treatment.
Nov 04, 2015 bush medicine of the bahamas won the 2012 mary w. Herbs top reasons why to visit the bahamas islands. Soak up the sun along our beach or in the ginclear waters, where theres safe swimming for children. I have enough material to write the second book, but i am hoping that i can do some more interviews on south andros in the future. Recipes by ladies of nassau, which documents higgs fortyfive years of research on bahamian cuisine shared by. Erma pratt is the granddaughter of sophia pratt who was twice honored by the bahamian government for her service as a midwife and for her knowledge of bush medicine. I also have a bush medicine in the bahamas, by mrs. A crosscultural perspective from san salvador island, including pharmacology and oral histories jhm designs publications. Leslie higgss book bush medicine in the bahamas 1969. Higgs noted that at no time during her research did she find any indication that voodoo or obeah had anything to do with the practice of. Bush medicine in the exumas and long island, bahamas a.
Traditionally in the bahamas, specifically on many of our family islands, medical clinics are few and far between. Nov 30, 2012 i also have a bush medicine in the bahamas, by mrs. All photos are in color, so that the plants may be easily identified. If you are a resident of the bahamas, the most economical option is to purchase the book locally from a bookstore in the bahamas or see other options below. The recognition of pantropical genera of value for food, medicine, and in the practice of syncretic religions also appears to have played an important role in survival, as they share similar uses among black populations in the bahamas canery 2003. They attribute bush medicine with keeping them healthy. Jul, 2016 bahamian bush tea remedies to try at home. She wrote a weekly column for the nassau guardian for over 15 years, writing about agriculture, gardening and plants. We provide clients with small, customized, tour excursions that highlight the culture, history, and environment of the bahamas.
A powerful guide to popular bahamian remedies and bush teas. Dec 11, 2012 new book, bush medicine of the bahamas. Bush medicine is borne from the needs and possibilities of earlier people in the bahamas, lacking of medical care. This book, a comprehensive treatment of bahamian bush medicine on san salvador island, is dedicated to the preservation and continued use of this knowledge before it is lost. Following the doctrine of signatures this also indicates one of its uses in bush medicine. The bibliography helps to find interesting books and links for further research.
Bush medicine in bahamian folk tradition paperback 2005. Legend has it that the aloe plant was the only one brought by adam and eve out of the garden of eden. Upon approval of your order, your personalized ebook is delivered by a download link. A crosscultural perspective from san salvador island, including pharmacology and oral histories a comprehensive resource bush medicine practitioner mr. A strong tea is made and served hot with lime and salt. This is part of the oral histories research reported in our book, bush medicine of the bahamas, the result of a fouryear research project. New book, bush medicine of the bahamas is the 2012. Klinger book award for outstanding book of the year, awarded annually by the society for economic botany. While our preference for hotbrewed teas in the afternoon is often associated to be habit. A huge part of the culture of the bahamas is its passion for bush medicine. Ultimate tours bahamas the official site of the bahamas. In traditional aboriginal culture, the concept of healing an individual through the natural environment using bush medicine was ultimately entwined with the spiritual world and not just the physical. Both groups came to the bahamas around the 1700s and 1800s. The book has also been selected for the 19th annual virginia festival of the book held in.
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