Howard Campbell | October 27th 2020
For many Jamaicans, nothing is better for an ailment than a good cup of ‘bush tea’. Mint, sour sop leaves, and the Spirulina can clear gastric issues, lower blood pressure and enhance a man’s sexual prowess.
No surprise then, that there is a thriving market for the so-called roots tonic in Jamaica and its Diaspora. Carefully packaged, these natural drinks, made from stalks, herbs and leaves, are peddled on the streets of Kingston or professionally presented in stores in New York and New Jersey, states with massive Jamaican populations.
Once dismissed as the poor man’s home remedy, the roots tonic is one of the hot products in Jamaica, approved by lecturers like Sylvia Mitchell of the University of the West Indies in Kingston; and championed by top dancehall acts such as Chronixx.
Their thumbs-up has given new life to the Sarsaparilla, Mauby Bark, Strong Back, Chaney Root, Blood Wiss, and Moringa which Jamaicans have used for generations.
They are found mainly in Jamaica’s rural areas where “country people”, weary of conventional medication, preferred drinks made from herbs and stalks to maintain their health.
Linton Hinds Jr, whose parents are Jamaican, grew up in New Jersey and was exposed early to these natural wonders as his father, who is from St. Ann parish, bought roots drinks whenever he visited his homeland.
Initially, Hinds was skeptical about their healing prowess, but his appreciation has grown considerably over the years.
In fact, he produced a documentary, “Roots Tonic: Jamaica’s Cure All Drink” which was released in April, 2020.
“Roots tonics are extremely important. These drinks are the foundation of Jamaica’s ethnomedical culture. Roots tonics cleanse the colon and the blood, and are very important for people who want to experience optimal health,” said Hinds.
He added that, “The diversity of roots tonic is what surprises most people. Most are familiar with roots tonics that enhance sexual performance. Depending what herbs and roots you use, roots tonic can also assist with diabetes, high blood pressure, blood circulation issues, and many other ailments.“
As with many successful trends, the roots tonic craze has a downside. The high demand has resulted in several inferior products hitting the market; many have strong sugar and alcohol content.
Hinds addressed this:
“I highly recommend people make their own tonic and avoid buying tonics from stores unless you find a reputable company.”
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