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Trinidad and Tobago, known for its rich cultural heritage and lush tropical landscapes, is home to a deeply rooted tradition of natural healing known as bush medicine. This ancient practice, handed down through generations, uses local plants and herbs to treat various ailments. Much like Chinese traditional medicine or Ayurveda, …

By Jamie Gangoo, author. “The leaves of the zebapique are either soaked in rum or boiled in water and allowed to cool before being drunk. A little salt can be taken after to kill the bitter taste.” Drinking zebapique with a twisted face In my father’s bar, among the White …