Caribbean Traditional Plant Knowledge at Risk of Loss
Despite being a treasure trove of rich biodiversity and traditional plant knowledge, little of the ecological knowledge of Afro-descendent peoples in the Caribbean is...
Bush Tea, Herbs, Plants and Barbadian Botanical Stories Episode Four
Journey To The Market And The Root Of It All. This episode focuses on the availability of indigenous herbs at the local markets.
Bush Tea, Herbs, Plants and Barbadian Botanical Stories Episode Three
Milkweed has entered the international healthcare vernacular recently. In this episode, we speak about the pharmacological and spiritual qualities of the milkweed. Bush Tea,...
Bush Tea, Herbs, Plants and Barbadian Botanical Stories Episode Two
THE DRUG PIPELINE: In this episode, Senior Pharmacologist at the University of the West Indies, Cavehill Campus, Dr. Damian Cohall speaks about his work...
Bush Tea, Herbs, Plants and Barbadian Botanical Stories Episode One
In this episode, plant experts Ras Iles, Dr Anthony Richards and Ireka Jelani share collective knowledge about the multiple uses of local botanicals. Bush...
UWI Scientists find medicinal potential in Chenet Fruit
A team that included scientists from the University of the West Indies Mona Campus has discovered potentially beneficial medicinal properties in a favorite Caribbean...