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Jamie Gangoo

Jamie Gangoo provides culturally rich and insightful perspectives on the everyday experiences and traditional heritage of Trinidad and Tobago in her contributions to Sweet TnT Magazine and Sweet TnT Short Stories. Through a blend of humorous observation and educational narrative, she documents the unique character of Caribbean life, ranging from the quirky social dynamics found in local transport to the enduring relevance of ethnobotanical remedies. She is an editor with Aleph Educators and writer of the children’s short story “Dancing among the Poinsettias” published in An Anthology by Caribbean Reads. Visit her blog at https://jamiegangoo.wordpress.com/

Zebapique a bitter leaf and ultimate remedy

Jamie Gangoo June 12, 2021 HEALTH 0

Zebapique

The personal narrative explores the cultural and medicinal significance of Zebapique, a notoriously bitter plant used in Trinidad and Tobago. The author recounts childhood memories of a father dispensing Zebapique soaked in Puncheon rum as a “cure-all” for various illnesses. Beyond folklore, the text incorporates ethnobotanical research highlighting the presence …

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