For centuries, herbs have been used for a variety of recipes in home remedies. Traditional medicine stores substantial knowledge about a vast number of plants that can help people treat headaches, reduce inflammation, fight fever, and help them recover faster from the sickness. Before the synthesis of antibiotics and the development of evidence-based healthcare, people survived with the help of nature. Many humans still use ginger ales against stomach aches, some use herbal teas such as Camille to aid in sleep. Mint is believed to soothe a sore throat, and some harsh herbs such as cerasee are used to detox the body from toxins and prevent illness from initiation. Cerasee, among all the herbs, stands out for its physical look, harsh taste, and exquisite strength. This assignment will disclose the uniqueness of the Jamaican cerasee due to its natural habitat, nutritional facts, and medicinal benefits.
First, the natural habitat of the Jamaican cerasee makes it easier for people living in a warm moist climate to harvest it and implement it into everyday drinks. Cerasee, scientifically known as Momordica charantia, grows in warm tropical settings and can be found all over the Caribbean, Asia, and Florida (Picking et al., 2019). To most, it may become another weed-like vine growing wild on one’s fence. However, not many humans know it as a powerful natural detoxifier. In different areas, individuals live far from modern medical aid, and using the traditional recipes might be helpful on some occasions. Additionally, Jamaican cerasee thrives on its own in warm moist climates making it a natural benefit for those who may not know how to garden.
Furthermore, the nutritional facts of Jamaican cerasee are surprisingly rich in components and substances that are healthy for the human body. It is known that the herb contains a substantial amount of Vitamin A, B, C, folate, potassium, magnesium, iron, zinc, calcium, phosphorus, and antioxidants (Picking et al., 2019). These components are not only increasing the variety of everyday meals but also can be essential components of chemical reactions in the human body. For instance, magnesium is a cofactor of muscle and nerve functions, as well as it is responsible for efficient heart muscle contractions (Schutten et al., 2018). That is why drinking tea containing Jamaican cerasee can treat and prevent significant heart disorders.
Lastly, the herb with such rich features can evolve the world of medicine by reducing the daily tablet intake and developing efficient prophylaxis strategies. Currently, people with heart issues take medicine daily to control their numbers of blood pressure, keep the blood at a low coagulation level, and prevent unwanted lipids from being overproduced. Healthcare already tries to focus on prevention strategies as it is better for the human body to not develop a disease, and profitable for the healthcare organizations to reduce costs and focus on patient education. Hopefully, future medicine will reach that point one day, and traditional medicine will always be ready to help. People focusing on a healthy lifestyle and using natural components instead of synthesized tablets might live longer and healthier.
Thus, out of thousands of herbal remedies, Jamaican cerasee is by far one of the best contributing detoxifying supplements that nature has offered the world of medicine. The uniqueness of the herb includes its simplicity in growing, medicinal benefits, and nutritious value. In warm climates, the plant can be simply grown naturally in one’s backyard. Cerasee can become a part of the continuously evolving world of medicine, whether one uses pharmaceutical drugs from their local pharmacy or herbs from their yard for natural home remedies. With rich components, the herb can prevent various serious disorders and become a daily habit of any person that believes in or is ready to give a chance to traditional medicine.
References
Picking, D., Delgoda, R., & Vandebroek, I. (2019). Traditional knowledge systems and the role of traditional medicine in Jamaica. CAB Reviews, 14(045), 1-13.
Schutten, J. C., Joosten, M. M., de Borst, M. H., & Bakker, S. J. (2018). Magnesium and blood pressure: a physiology-based approach.Advances in Chronic Kidney Disease, 25(3), 244-250.