Trails

The medicinal trail exhibits the plants used in traditional folklore medicine by the people of The Bahamas. This practice, termed Bush medicine, involves the brewing of roots, bark and leaves of particular plants and trees to make beverages (commonly called teas). This tea making tradition was passed down from generation to generation and the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve is dedicated to preserving this traditional knowledge. Over 200 plant species are used for medicinal purposes in The Bahamas, to reduce anxiety, restore appetite, relieve respiratory infections, increase sexual vitality, and treat asthma and skin allergies. 

This trail is organized by ailment, featuring specimen trees and plants that are used in the treatment of a particular illness. It is a must for anyone interested in homeopathic medicine and ethnobotany.