Tops Jamaican Bissy Herbal Tea, (Kola Nut) (Cola Accuminata)

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This is one of those lesser known Jamaican bush tea herbs. It grows in lawns and on many Jamaican roadsides.

There is a layer of white skin surrounding each nut that varies in taste depending on the variety. Some have no flavor at all and are best discarded, while others have a sweet taste and are pleasant to eat. However soursop tea has long been a part of Jamaican culture. It is thought to be good for diabetes and nervous tension. Uses. Sarsaparilla vine is cleaned, dried and cut into short pieces. The pieces are soakedfor hours and then used to make bush tea in Jamaica.Harder S, Fuhr U, Staib AH, Wolff T. Ciprofloxacin-caffeine: a drug interaction established using in vivo and in vitro investigations. Am J Med 1989;87:89S-91S. View abstract. Caffeine is a substance that can be found in the tea plant which stimulates the central nervous system. It has been suggested that the caffeine protects plants against insects by overstimulating them. Caffeine is popularly consumed every day to help keep us alert and feeling less tired. Dreher HM. The effect of caffeine reduction on sleep quality and well-being in persons with HIV. J Psychosom Res 2003;54:191-8.. View abstract. Given its popularity, this frequently consumed beverage may lead to pet owners wanting to share their love for tea with their well-loved furry companion.

Cullen mint ( Lippia alba) leaves are steeped in hot water and used to relieve headaches and high blood pressure usually in tea form. Carbo M, Segura J, De la Torre R, et al. Effect of quinolones on caffeine disposition. Clin Pharmacol Ther 1989;45:234-40. View abstract.Common weeds and leave from trees all play a role in the Jamaican love affair with bush teas. These are some of the leaves a weed used to make tea. Comfrey ( Symphytum officianale) Lime leaf ( Citrus aurantiifolia) Lime leaves -or other citrus leaves or fruit-are boiled and sweetened with honey for shortening colds . Durrant KL. Known and hidden sources of caffeine in drug, food, and natural products. J Am Pharm Assoc 2002;42:625-37. View abstract. Li, G. Z., Zhang, N., Du, P., Yang, Y., Wu, S. L., Xiao, Y. X., Jin, R., Liu, L., Shen, H., and Dai, Y. Risk factors for interstitial cystitis/painful bladder syndrome in patients with lower urinary tract symptoms: a Chinese multi-center study. Chin Med J (Engl.) 2010;123(20):2842-2846. View abstract.