Ferdinand Vidot, Herbalist

This was quite a memorable encounter. A friend asked me one day: "Have you ever met an herbalist?" "I think you'd enjoy it," he added. Indeed, I don't think I had ever chatted with an herb specialist... OK, I had heard elderly people say "the mint leaves are good for stomach ache," etc.; but here - it's a different thing.
The Seychellois praise the power of nature. When I felt I was getting sick, my host-mom immediately advised me to drink an herbal tea and take some natural medicine. I often hear people say that such-and-such plant is good for allergies, and another - for fever. I have even seen plants that are apparently used as contraceptives and - if too late - to abort!
What is more, some Seychellois herbalists - grigris - have supernatural powers. They can cast a spell and predict future. I was truly surprized to see that nowadays people still believe in this black magic and are quite superstitious!
On the day of the visit I happened... to be sick. So I had an opportunity to test Mr. Vidot's knowledge. Unfortunately I could not do it on the spot, as he gave me some herbs to prepare and drink at home (they worked afterall!). I had however the chance to learn about myself and about my future! Based on my birth date and some magical data I got to know what follows:
- green is my color
- Friday is my day (of course!)
- I have a "good" birth date
- I am unsatisfied
- (hence:-) I will have 6 children

Hmmm, hmmm, to reflect upon at a later time...
And a prayer against floods (!!!:-) to be said every day. I got it from Mr. Vidot - to hang up on my wall.
With Ferdinand Vidot - to the right.