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If you are coming to the West Indies for the first time and you like plants and herbal teas, you will hear  necessarily talk about atoumo. Its name probably comes from the French formula à tous maux or à tous les maux, to designate a remedy that cures all health problems. Even if in reality this is not the case, atoumo has considerable properties for the body. Discover them in the rest of this article. What is atoumo? Atoumo (or atoumo in Creole) is a medicinal plant highly prized in the Caribbean, particularly in Guadeloupe and Martinique. Its scientific name...

This picture is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 3.0 Unported license The soursop tree (Annona muricata), also known as graviola, is a tree found in most Creole gardens in Martinique. It is very popular for its fruit, the soursop, whose white flesh is sweet and juicy. But its flavor and texture are not its only properties. Like all trees, the leaves, branches, and roots have virtues that can differ. However, in all these parts we find relaxing and sedative properties. The Benefits The leaves and fruits contain sedative active compounds such as alkaloids such as anonaine, which acts on...

Hello, Today we look at insomnia and anxiety as part of the many ills of the century. But at Héritage des îles we do not let ourselves get down like that, rest assured! As you know, the body needs help to feel soothed. Apart from the practice of a sport which is highly recommended, even, mandatory for a healthy lifestyle, it is interesting and advisable for you allow for breaks where you can enjoy herbal teas and drinks hot ones that do you good. Speaking of herbal teas, and plants with multiple virtues, let's look at those appreciated for their...

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