Afro-Caribbean Wellness Staples (2/28)

Here's some Afro-Caribbean staples you may want to add to your shopping list!

1. Sorrel

• Commonly used to treat
• high blood pressure
• high cholesterol
• type 2 diabetes
• to increase breast milk production
• Though not enough studies have been done to validate these claims.

• Health benefits:

  • rich in calcium, magnesium, potassium, and zinc.
  • Contains niacin and folic acid.
  • Anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial

2. Alum Stone

• Traces back over 4000 years to the North African region.
• As a natural antiseptic, it is also used to clot the blood and treat common post-shaving skin problems, such as minor cuts and razor bumps.
• To use, simply wet the stone and gently rub it over the shaved area.

• Widely used for many things including:

  • astringent
  • hair removal
  • pomade
  • deodorant
  • water treatment
  • medicines and vaccines
  • food preparations (baking powder and pickling)
  • flame retardant
  • leather tanning
  • dyeing textiles
  • Dissolving iron and steel