The Original Formula
The Fig Tree company has been producing natural vegetation cell food since it was originally founded by Alfredo Bowman, a/k/a Dr. Sebi, and his wife, Maã Bowman, over 45 years ago. The Bowman family has maintained the original formula and integrity of the products that were developed by Dr. Sebi and Maã in the mid-1970s and were marketed internationally by the couple jointly under the Fig Tree name. Maã has remained the matriarch of this legacy to this day, continuing the vision set forth by her and Dr. Sebi from the very beginning.
The Original Company
In light of the controversy that continues to surround our beloved Dr. Sebi’s transition on August 6, 2016, The Fig Tree has remained focused on the mission of healing and providing the community with all of their health and nutritional needs. Clarifying the legacy that we carry through this work has become critical for protecting it and the African Bio-Mineral Balance approach to health that has cured countless people. Several parties, merely using Dr. Sebi as a brand, have made the effort to discredit or usurp this legacy through deception. With even a cursory review of the public court documents, it's clear that The Fig Tree is the original company created by Dr. Sebi, along with Maã.
PERSERVERANCE
Since 1980, The Fig Tree has had several offices located in St. Croix, Puerto Rico, Washington D.C., New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, and Atlanta. Currently, The Fig Tree Health Group is only operating in offices in New York and Florida. The USHA Herbal Research Institute and The Fig Tree are complementary organizations founded by Dr. Sebi and Maã. Furthermore, The Fig Tree products are the formulas that were literally on the stand in the New York Supreme Court trial that many consider a landmark case. In this historical case, many also fail to recognize the lesser-known fact that Maã Bowman was also a respondent in the trial that has contributed to Dr. Sebi’s iconic prominence. After the trial, Dr. Sebi and The Fig Tree proceeded to create The Usha Village in Honduras which was also named after Usha, Maa & Dr. Sebi’s daughter, whose namesake means healing.
Continuing The Legacy
In early 2000 Maã and Dr. Sebi chose to separate, on a personal note, with Maã staying at the helm of The Fig Tree. Subsequently, Dr. Sebi moved to Los Angeles and opened a newly minted office called Dr. Sebi’s Office, LLC, where he continued to sell the products manufactured by The Fig Tree for resale using The Fig Tree mark up until 2006. At this point, Dr. Sebi’s Office, LLC began manufacturing the products marketed with a new label. Documented numerous times, Dr. Sebi himself acknowledged that his products were co-created with Maã. We won’t speak on the claims of other entities or the controversy surrounding Dr. Sebi’s many business partners. However, we confirm that in his spring 2014 announcement video, Dr. Sebi is not speaking about Maã; rather he is referencing the individuals that he later filed lawsuits against. Our intention as a trusted organization is only to do our part to inform the people.
Maã Bowman
Alkaline Nutritionist
Co-Founder of The Fig Tree
& The USHA Herbal Research Institute
“There are times when silence becomes an accomplice to injustice”
- Ayaan Hirsi Ali
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Dr. Sebi Heals
Mexican Healer puts Dr. Sebi on the path to heal himself with the power of fasting and herbs.
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Dr. Sebi Meets Maã
Dr. Sebi and Maã meet while working at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Hospital in Los Angeles, California - beginning their journey foraging herbs in Mexico.
1970 -
First Fig Tree Office
Dr. Sebi and Maã open the first Fig Tree shop in St. Croix from 1980-1982.
1980 -
Washington D.C. Office
The Fig Tree opens in Washington D.C. from 1981–1986.
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Puerto Rico Office
The Fig Tree opens in Puerto Rico from 1982-1995.
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First NYC Office
The Fig Tree opens in NYC from 1984-1996.
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Supreme Court Case
The Fig Tree products and methodology acknowledged in the court of law.
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Chicago Office
The Fig Tree opens 1989-1998.
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LA Office & USHA Village
The Fig Tree opens in LA from 1992-1998. Usha Village created in Honduras (village no longer ran by The Fig Tree).
1990 -
Florida Office
The Fig Tree opens in Florida from 1995 to present while moving manufacturing from Puerto Rico to Miami.
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Dr. Sebi Moves to LA
Dr. Sebi and Maã separate. He opens new office in LA selling The Fig Tree products until 2006.
2000 -
New Office in NYC
The Fig Tree reestablishes office in NYC, manufacturing the original formulas.
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Dr. Sebi’s New Marketing
Dr. Sebi Office, LLC begins manufacturing and selling products with a new label.
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New Company Created in Dr. Sebi’s Name
Dr. Sebi, Inc. replaces Dr. Sebi, LLC. New company is opened and operated by non-family members.
2010 -
Dr. Sebi’s Transition
Dr. Sebi is arrested in Honduras, jailed for two months and dies in police custody.