Lemon grass

Written on March 1, 2008. Written by Tucker.

Lemon grass is an aromatic plant, locally called fever grass or in Spanish, Zacate limón. Every day we harvest lemongrass to make tea. It is used traditionally to reduce fevers, coughs, and colds and is especially useful for children. The essential oils from the leaves and stems increase perspiration which both cool the body and [...]

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Jackass bitters

Written on March 1, 2008. Written by Tucker.

Jackass bitters (tres puntas) is a highly respected, extremely bitter, medicinal plant. It is antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antimicrobial. The entire plant is healing. Traditionally used to treat and prevent malaria, fungus, ringworm, amoebas, intestinal parasites, beef worm, head lice, skin sores and infections. It grows 1-4 m tall with yellow flowers. Tres puntas [...]

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