{"product_id":"mohabir-granny-backbone","title":"Granny Backbone - Mohabir","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMohabir Granny Backbone\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eMohabir Granny Backbone\u003c\/b\u003e is a traditional medicinal bark harvested from the \"Sandpaper Tree,\" native to the savannas and forests of Guyana and the wider Caribbean. The name \"Granny Backbone\" reflects its long-standing reputation in folk medicine as a restorative for physical structural strength. It is a dense, rugged bark prized for its high tannin content and its historical use as a \"building\" botanical in Guyanese ethnobotany.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e This bark has an \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"32\"\u003eintense, woody, and highly astringent\u003c\/b\u003e flavor. When boiled, it produces a deep, dark tea that is notably dry on the palate (similar to an over-steeped black tea) with a clean, earthy scent reminiscent of a tropical forest floor after rain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTypical Use\u003c\/b\u003e It is primarily used as a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"38\"\u003econcentrated herbal decoction\u003c\/b\u003e. Because the bark is very hard, it must be boiled (rather than just steeped) for a significant amount of time to extract its medicinal properties. It is often used as a base for complex herbal \"tonics\" or \"cleansers.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCultural Use \u0026amp; Recipes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe \"Back Strengthening\" Tonic:\u003c\/b\u003e As the name implies, culturally, this bark is used to \"strengthen the back\" and limbs. It is a staple remedy for those suffering from general physical weakness, joint stiffness, or the aches associated with aging and hard manual labor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Post-Pregnancy Wash:\u003c\/b\u003e Traditionally, it is used by women in the Caribbean as a \"cooling\" wash or tea after childbirth to help the body \"snap back\" and regain internal strength.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Vitality Blend:\u003c\/b\u003e It is frequently boiled alongside other Caribbean barks like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"81\"\u003eCapadulla\u003c\/b\u003e or \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"94\"\u003eMonkey Ladder\u003c\/b\u003e. To prepare, boil 2–3 pieces of bark in 4 cups of water for 30 minutes. The resulting liquid is often sweetened with honey or molasses to balance the heavy tannins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mohabir","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47850858053886,"sku":"MM-WL-GRANNYBACKBONEMOHABIR","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/9423\/4878\/files\/GrannyBackbone.png?v=1772679515","url":"https:\/\/mohabirmarket.com\/products\/mohabir-granny-backbone","provider":"Mohabir Market","version":"1.0","type":"link"}