Since the early days of the island’s settlement, locals have praised the healing and nutritional values of many Bermuda plants.
For the past 400 years, herbalists have used Bermuda plants for a variety of purposes. [pictured] It was soaked in whiskey or vinegar and wrapped around the body to relieve measles and fever. Plantains were believed to cure sexually transmitted diseases. Allspice leaves were used as an antioxidant. Chicory and herbal baths may fight eczema and diabetes. The raw pulp of the prickly pear cactus was said to stop diarrhea. And cedarberry syrup was the standard treatment.
The Bermuda Community and Culture Department, in collaboration with Somers Isle Productions, will soon release a short film about folklore associated with Bermuda’s plants.
Founded in 2010 by Bermudian filmmaker Khalila Robinson, Somers Isle Productions is an independent multimedia production company specializing in the development of high quality film and television projects produced primarily in and around Bermuda. is.
In 2011, Somers Isle collaborated with the Department of Community and Cultural Affairs on an ongoing film project documenting Bermuda’s rich cultural heritage.
The result of this partnership, the Bermuda Folklore Documentary Series, explores the island’s folklore with the men and women who keep the island’s unique traditions alive.
Trailer of medical uses of Bermuda plants:
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