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LauraD · Post by **LauraD** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:59 am

I am interested in learning how the local flora/fauna is/has been used medically. I looked on the NPS website to see if they offer anything and did not see that they do. Does anyone know of a local that offers this on STJ or STT? Appreciate any help, Laura

Heather-in-MA · Post by **Heather-in-MA** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 6:07 am

I would love to know too! Two I can think of off the top of my head are the seagrape and aloe plants, but I am sure that there is a ton more.

Heather

djmom · Post by **djmom** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:17 am

I am sure someone knows these people, but there used to be a local couple who sold homemade hot sauce at the market near the docks...I don't know with the redo of that area if they are around there.

Anyways, they might have some good info. I know they were selling some potions or juices of some sort. Like one was to improve your sex life.

Their hot sauce was awesome.

loria · Post by **loria** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:10 pm

VIctor hall was one of the go to folks on this issues--but he has passed away--I am not sure if his daughter would have any information ---but she may--- if you look him up on teh on st john web site--you wil find someinformation

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 3:55 pm

Ital Anthony, a man of many talents, may be a contact.

"Delroy “Ital” Anthony shared information about numerous local plants and herbs — and their uses — during a Friends of VINP seminar.
From Monkey No Climb to Prickly Pear, Delroy “Ital” Anthony shared his extensive knowledge of local herbs and plants with about a dozen participants at a Friends of V.I. National Park seminar on Wednesday afternoon, January 12.
Standing behind several tables laden with plants, fruit, herbs and sticks at St. John School of the Arts, Anthony hosted “Medicinal Herbs,” a new seminar in the Friends 2011 seminar series."

This story continues here:
http://www.stjohntradewindsnews.com/ind ... &Itemid=38

More about Ital Anthony here:
http://stjohnsource.com/content/news/lo ... and-crafts

And... his music can be heard here:
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LauraD · Post by **LauraD** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 5:05 pm

Iprof, Thank you for the info, I will call him. I think he also sells his arts at the biweekly farmers market on STJ.
Thanks again everyone, Laura

bubblybrenda · Post by **bubblybrenda** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:35 pm

Love the video. Are they locals? I could swear that woman was doing her "fire thing" on Cinnamon 3 years ago when I was there.

lprof · Post by **lprof** » Mon Jun 20, 2011 11:33 pm

bubblybrenda wrote:Love the video. Are they locals? I could swear that woman was doing her "fire thing" on Cinnamon 3 years ago when I was there.

I first saw this video on Gerald Singer's blog (2009)... and there is more info there:
http://seestjohn.com/st_john_life/life- ... e-dancers/

Another fire dance video with Ital's music is found there as well. Enjoy!

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