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THE CURANDEROS'
MEDICINE
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These are the
plants that the curanderos use most frequently. They usually have several
different varieties of Ayahuasca and Chacruna in their gardens, as well
as Lemongrass, Mallow, and a Sage, and many other medinical
plants. Mapacho is grown locally in Iquitos and is sold at every market.
It is the most commonly used plant in shamanism throughout the world. |
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AYAHUASCA
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CHACRUNA The most commonly used plant with the Ayahuasca vine to make the brew, Ayahuasca, this sacred bush is said to give the healing drink 'brighter visions,' perhaps because it contains Dimethyltryptamine... |
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MAPACHO This sacred healing plant is used by shamans throughout the Americas. More commonly known as tobacco, the dried leaves of this more potent jungle variety are usually smoked in healing ceremonies... |
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OJE A tall ficus tree that produces a creamy white latex that serves as the main ingredient in an ancient purgative used to purify the entire body, from flushing the digestion system to cleansing the blood. |
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LEMONGRASS One of the most widely used medicinal plants, 'herba luisa' is a pleasant smelling herb usually prepared as a tea that is drank for its medicinal properties as well as its soothing lemon flavor... |
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MALLOW A plant with a gel-like substance similar to aloe that is used to treat stomach and throat conditions. Fresh leaves are chrushed and rubbed by hand in cold water. The mixture is drank regularly... |
| CHAKAPA The leaves of this plant are used to make a fan-tool of the same name. It is used to 'dust' off one's spirit in ayahuasca ceremonies or during treatment with icaros and soplaying... |
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