Today we went to visit Sam’s(owner of Jungle Bat) aunt Katherine who has a shop with a whole bunch of natural medicines. She described to us what each herb was used for and the importance of it. In many cases each herb had many different indications. She also went on to tell us stories about both herself and different individuals who use these herbs. When we first arrived the very first compound that she showed us was called Nettle oil. She described how this was used to fight fungal infections. Dr. Abrons asked if it was something that you typically drink to cure the infection but she said “No Mon, its something you apply.” So we learned that you use a little bit and apply it to the affected area. She also said that many people use it on razor cuts. She said that many people will get their hair cut and the razor is not disinfected so it creates a cut which turns into a blister. This particular compound was very interesting to me because of the fact that it was not listed in our book that we have of Dominica’s plants and herbs. Katherine seems to know something the book doesn’t and swears that it works. She is currently trying to figure out a way to make it into a cream or ointment form so it is easier to apply. Hopefully we gave her some good suggestions on just how to do that.