Una Mesa Llena de las Hierbas

Oaxaca with Donzetta- Medicina Tradicional

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June 6th 2012
On my return from the coast I had an appointment with a medica tradicional or curandera. I wanted to learn about the traditional medical technics that are a part of the Mexican culture. The director of the school set up the appointment and I chose to have some of the traditional treatments such as a limpia (cleaning) and treatments for empacho, fear and stress. I can with certainty say that the he ... read more

North America » Mexico » Oaxaca » Teotitlan del Valle

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The site of advanced Amerindian civilizations, Mexico came under Spanish rule for three centuries before achieving independence early in the 19th century. A devaluation of the peso in late 1994 threw Mexico into economic turmoil, triggering the worst... ... read more