Moringa
Moringa oleifera
A familiar Caribbean plant valued as a nutrient-rich food.
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Bitter melon
Momordica charantia
A bitter vine used in Haitian food traditions and herbal wellness practices.
Nopal
Opuntia ficus-indica
A fiber-rich cactus food used in balanced meals and traditional wellness practices.
Okra
Abelmoschus esculentus
A beloved fiber-rich vegetable with a long place in Caribbean cooking.
Garlic
Allium sativum
A culinary staple traditionally used for flavor and general wellness.
Flaxseed
Linum usitatissimum
A small seed that provides fiber and plant-based omega-3 fats.
Hibiscus
Hibiscus sabdariffa
A deep-red, tart flower enjoyed as a refreshing tea or drink.
Sweet wormwood
Artemisia annua
An aromatic, bitter leaf with a long place in traditional preparations.
Eucalyptus leaves
Eucalyptus globulus
A strongly aromatic leaf traditionally used for respiratory comfort.
Celery leaves
Apium graveolens
An aromatic food leaf used in meals, juices, and traditional teas.
Mint leaves
Mentha piperita
A cooling aromatic leaf commonly enjoyed after meals.
Soursop leaves
Annona muricata
A well-known Haitian leaf used in traditional calming teas.
Country balm
Ocimum gratissimum
A fragrant heritage leaf used in Haitian household wellness traditions.
Ginger
Zingiber officinale
A warming root used in Caribbean kitchens and traditional teas.
Turmeric
Curcuma longa
A golden root used as a spice and in traditional wellness drinks.
Lemongrass
Cymbopogon citratus
A citrus-scented leaf widely enjoyed as a calming tea.
Trumpet tree leaves
Cecropia peltata
A tropical leaf known in Caribbean traditional plant practice.
Guava leaves
Psidium guajava
A familiar fruit-tree leaf used in traditional digestive teas.
Pigeon pea leaves
Cajanus cajan
A heritage plant connected with Haitian food and household traditions.
Aloe vera
Aloe vera
A cooling inner-leaf gel widely used for minor skin comfort.
Chamomile
Matricaria chamomilla
A gently aromatic flower commonly enjoyed as an evening tea.
Sugar apple leaves
Annona squamosa
A leaf from a familiar tropical fruit tree used in household traditions.
Vervain leaves
Verbena officinalis
A traditional bitter herb associated with rest and body comfort.
Basil leaves
Ocimum basilicum
A fragrant culinary leaf also found in traditional digestive teas.
Dandelion root
Taraxacum officinale
A bitter root used in traditional digestive and food practices.