NATURE
HEALING HERBS
Dr. Rosita Arvigo, who specializes
in the preparation of natural drugs, has written a book called Sastum,
which describes many of the Panti Trail's
medicinal plants. Below are a few of these plants with their common and
scientific names and a description of their medicinal uses.
Photos
by Salatiel Barragán
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Sink in
(Ruta graveolens)
Rue
Take with skunk root and white stone to ward off spiritual diseases
such as evil, envy or fright.
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Ca cal tun
(Ocimum basilicum)
Basil
A wild and cultivated spice used to ward off evil spirits and break
spells.
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Cho cho
(Sechium edule)
Vegetable Pear
Drink mixture of fruits and leaves boiled in water for high blood
pressure and high cholesterol.
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Chacha
(Bursera simbaruba)
Gumbolimbo
Bark is a natural antidote for poison weed condition, also used
to reduce fears or as a bath for skin conditions, burns, blisters,
rash, measles and infections.
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