A Traditional Guide to Healing, Cleansing, and Strengthening the Body
🩹 Remedies for Cuts, Bruises & Gashes
Spider Web & Turpentine Poultice:
Apply a small amount of turpentine to a spider web and place it directly over the cut or gash. Wrap with a clean bandage. This helps seal the wound, slow bleeding, and prevent infection.
🫁 Remedies for Colds, Flu & Respiratory Infections
Turpentine & Sugar Remedy:
Put a few drops of turpentine on cane sugar and swallow. Follow with a tablespoon of castor oil to clear the lungs and intestines.
Sulphur & Honey Mix:
Take 1 tablespoon of yellow sulphur mixed with raw honey to boost immunity and fight respiratory infections.
Warm Medicine Blend:
Combine a fresh lemon wedge, a peppermint stick, and warm water. Sip slowly to relieve congestion and sore throat.
Rabbit Tobacco Tea or Smoke:
Steep dried rabbit tobacco leaves in hot water and drink as a tea to open the lungs and soothe coughs.
Alternate Use: Roll dried rabbit tobacco and smoke it ceremonially for chest clearing and spiritual cleansing.
🍯 Homemade Cough Syrup
Ingredients:
Ginger (anti-inflammatory and warming)
Rosemary (respiratory support)
Bay Leaves (clears mucus)
Honey (soothes throat and kills bacteria)
Preparation:
Simmer ginger, rosemary, and bay leaves in water for 15–20 minutes. Strain and add honey while warm. Store in a glass jar and take 1 tablespoon as needed for cough or sore throat.
☕ Immune-Boosting Tea Blend
Ingredients:
Thyme (antimicrobial and immune-supporting)
Ginger (warming and circulation-boosting)
Turmeric (anti-inflammatory)
Black Pepper (enhances absorption of turmeric)
Preparation:
Steep all ingredients in hot water for 15 minutes. Strain and drink hot. This blend helps fight infections, boosts circulation, and supports overall immunity.
🍌 Banana Peel & Spice Tea (Relaxation & Sleep Support)
Ingredients:
1 banana peel (organic, scrubbed clean)
15 cloves
10 bay leaves
3 cinnamon sticks
Preparation:
- Boil all ingredients in 4 cups of water for 15–20 minutes.
- Strain and drink warm, especially before bed.
Benefits:
This tea is rich in potassium, magnesium, and tryptophan — promoting relaxation, better sleep, and digestive support.
🧪 Detox & Wellness Tonics
Onion & Liquor Remedy:
Combine brown liquor, sliced red onion, honey, and lemon in a pot. Boil together and drink warm. Traditionally used to break up mucus and boost circulation during colds.
🧪 General Wellness Practices
Rabbit Tobacco (Alternative Use):
Tea: Steep and sip to open the lungs and support spiritual focus.
Smoke: Roll and smoke ceremonially to cleanse the lungs and aura.
Banana Peel Preparation Tip:
Always use organic bananas if possible. If not, scrub peels with sodium carbonate (baking soda) and rinse well before boiling or consuming.
✅ Note: These are traditional Moorish remedies and should not replace medical treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for serious conditions or before combining herbal remedies with prescribed medications.
