Homemade Herbalism — A Backyard Apothecary That Heals More Than the Body

Most people don’t realize their backyard is a pharmacy waiting to be rediscovered. From bitter cerasee vines to sleep-inducing soursop leaves, the Caribbean is rich with healing plants—and ancestral knowledge that’s slowly being forgotten. This episode walks you step-by-step through how to grow, harvest, and use 7 powerful herbs—fever grass, thyme, guinea hen weed, turmeric, aloe, and more—while teaching you how to build your own home apothecary. But this isn’t just a how-to guide. It’s a return to rhythm, resistance, and the sacred act of self-care.Could you care for your family during a storm with just the land around you? What herbal wisdom did your grandparents use that’s now almost lost? And if your health system failed tomorrow… would you be ready? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.