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Comment by Manuel Beauchamp on Wednesday

Taiguey guaitiaonagu!

Myname is Manny and I am so happy to be included in this group.

I remember my grandmother in Boriken always had plants for different ailments. Some are commonly known, like aloe to treat burns and insect bites. She also had "aji" which she mixed with oregano oil (which she did herself). This is and intense ointment for ailing joints due to arthritis. Things like chamomile, lavender, salvia, citrus trees, "tuna" cactus, guayaba (guava), guanabana (soursop). She even used roses for baths and to infuse teas. 

But most of these don't grow in the northern states.

You can find some items like oils and herbs in the local market, and I use them to treat my arthritis.

I miss all that knowledge from our elders. Wish I had had more time with them to learn more.

Jajom.

Comment by Wanda Kover on April 25, 2017 at 3:28pm

this isn't really something to "dabble" in. If you need someone to not only tell you what plants to plant, but also how to use them, what you should do is take a class It's too easy to hurt or even kill someone with this if you don't know what you are doing. There are thousands of medicinal plants that can grow in zone 5 (that's also my zone) but what specifically are you wanting to medicate? If you want a really useful book, get "the herbal PDR", it will at least give you how they interact with other herbs and medications.

Comment by Nelson Kaoamarix Zayas on April 25, 2017 at 10:43am

Looking for recommendations for medicinal plants I should grow that are hardy in Zone 5 (New York) and how you use the plant. Hahom, Kauamarix

Comment by Wanda Kover on February 20, 2016 at 1:01am

I do collect my own, when you buy them, you can never be sure what time of year they were collected, how old they are or how pure they are. I guess I'm kind of a control freak when it comes to that, also, you can't find gill in any herbal shop because the drying process destroys the medicinal properties, so it has to be used fresh.

Comment by Nelson Kaoamarix Zayas on February 20, 2016 at 12:46am

Do you collect your own herbs/bark/root or what reputable stores do people in this group recommend?

Comment by Wanda Kover on February 19, 2016 at 6:23pm

well, I have a cold/flu blend that I make that people knock on the door for. It involves inner slippery elm bark, mint, colts foot and gill. It tastes like dirt unless you put a lot of mint in it, but it works, in fact, if you drink it as soon as you start getting the cold, it knocks it right out.

Comment by Nelson Kaoamarix Zayas on February 19, 2016 at 3:20pm

Thanks Wanda. I did not have a specific question. Was interested in what was being used in some of the more common ailments/conditions, such as a cold, flu, hypertension, diabetes, anxiety,etc.

Comment by Wanda Kover on February 19, 2016 at 12:22am

It's active, you're not really going to find a "folk remedy handbook" here, but if you have a specific question, you might get a traditional medicine discussion going on your topic.

Comment by Nelson Kaoamarix Zayas on February 18, 2016 at 11:14pm

Is this group still active? I was hoping to learn about some indigenous folk remedies. Not finding much on the Internet.

Comment by Miguel Sague Jr on March 6, 2014 at 8:53pm

My sister...I mentioned digo in a recent response that I offered to a message you posted not long ago concerning herbs and crystals. I'm surprised that you do not remember my comments on this particular plant. Please refer to that post for the info we currently have on digo.

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