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Lessons from our elders:

Plants and fruits for medicinal use (part 2)

first week in the ground. It with bitter seeds. Pomegran-
was said that once you start ate trees are also very easy
to notice the ground crack to plant. In essence, if you
underneath the flowers, it is just throw the seeds on the
time to harvest. This should ground, they could grow into
happen around month 3. a tree.
In terms of medicinal use,
Pomegranate pomegranate skins are
Pomegranates are also one said to have a few benefits
of the easier fruits to plant for our health. According
and harvest. Originated from to customs, pomegranate
Persia, this plant can grow al- skin tea can help those that
most everywhere. In Aruba, suffer from diarrhea. Dried
there are many homes that pomegranate skin tea is also
have a tiny or big pomegran- good for people who have
(Oranjestad)—In last week’s ful for low blood pressure. in the body, as well as help ate tree. You may be won- worms. Pomegranate flow-
edition, we shared with our People who suffer from low those with hemorrhoids or dering what the difference ers can be boiled to make
readers some medicinal use blood pressure were advised diarrhea. is between a small and big a drink and this can be used
for plants and fruits, passed to eat sweet potato 2 to 3 Many of our elders opted to pomegranate tree, for which for irritated gums; just take
down from our elders through times a week. However, if plant sweet potatoes them- the answer is based on har- a swig and let the tea sit in
generations. This week, we you have high blood pres- selves, mostly because of vest time. Tiny trees produce your mouth for a couple min-
present two more uses of sure, it is best not to eat too how easy it was to do so. Cut tinier pomegranates that utes. q
fruits and plants for medici- much sweet potato, as this the end of a sweet potato let can be harvested early on.
nal use. raises blood pressure. Sweet it sit in shallow water until it Contrarily, big trees produce Source: Remedi i Kustumber
potatoes are also great for starts to sprout. Then you may bigger pomegranates, but di nos Bieunan (Medicine and
Sweet potato people who work hard la- plant it in the ground. Sweet they need enough time to Customs of our Elderly) by Di-
According to our elders, bor jobs, and it’s been said potatoes need plenty of wa- fully ripen before harvesting, nah Veeris
sweet potato is mostly use- to be aid blood circulation ter to grow, especially in the otherwise you might end up

Aruba’s most family-friendly beaches

(Oranjestad)—One of the the far left of the beach. and Palm Beach is where These beaches also offer Boca Catalina in Malmok
biggest concerns that par- most of our visitors go to many palapas free to use, Boca Catalina is a small bay
ents have when travelling Mangel Halto in tan, swim or play in the but you can also rent chairs beach near the Malmok
with their children is a guar- Pos Chiquito white sand. Because they and tents. Much like Baby beach area further down
antee of their safety and Mangel Halto is situated are near the low-rise and Beach, these sites are one the hotel areas. Though it
healthy enjoyment. There- in the back streets of the high-rise hotel areas, these of the best beaches for may not be a very sandy
fore, we thought it would Pos Chiquito city. Though beaches are the most ac- your children to play and beach, it is relatively quiet
be a great help to travel- there are several stairs on cessible for visitors on foot. build sand castles. and tranquil. This is a great
ling parents to list off some the sides of the beach cliff place for family to lay down
the most family-friendly leading you down, the best a big blanket and have a

beaches around the island. spot for families to hang little picnic. This is also one
out is across the bridge, of the best places to snor-
Baby Beach in San Nicolas passed the mangrove trees kel, as this area is filled with
Baby Beach is one Aruba’s near the entrance sign. little fish and corals, even
most popular and visited Here, there are small and close to the shore.
beaches, and for good rea- big palapas, perfect for
son: This sandy and quiet big and small families to Palm Island
lagoon is a great place for set up their belongings. In Ok, this one is technically
parents to sit back and re- this area, the shore is also not a beach, but a must-
lax while their children play shallow, falling right around visit attraction for family fun.
in the shallow shores of the your knee before slowly This small water park oasis is
beach. Beside the relaxing getting deeper: perfect for located further down the
atmosphere, there are also kids to safely play. Mangel Halto Beach and
several services that may is reachable by boat. This
accommodate your stay, Eagle Beach/Palm Beach water park offers 6 hours of
like a parking lot, sun tent in the hotel area fun activities, food, drinks,
rentals, chairs, bathrooms Yet another highly popular and a chance to see pink
and a snack bar right at beach site, Eagle Beach flamingoes up close! q