Latine Herbalism: A Beginner's Guide to Modern Curanderismo, Healing Plants, and Folk Traditions of the Americas

By: Iosellev Castañeda

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Synopsis: Discover the art of Modern Curanderismo as you explore the rich history behind modern-day herbal remedies, natural recipes, plant medicine, holistic and spiritual rituals, and more practiced by Curanderos(as) across the Americas.Delve into the healing traditions of Latine folk herbalism and modern curanderismo with this all-in-one guidebook offering a fusion of time-honored and contemporary practices. Latine Herbalism details the medicinal power of herbs and plants, their origins, and their most common uses while also exploring the folk traditions from sacred locations in the US, Mexico, and South America. This book even goes one step further, helping you navigate through the most common afflictions of body and mind, from digestive issues to stress management and beyond, with remedios y rituales such as: Breath vibrations Heart vibrations Spirit of the flowers Moon energy And more Authored by a passionate advocate and practitioner, this book explores and honors the nuanced realms of curanderismo and Latine herbalism.