Traditional Remedies
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Grinding Sprouted Corn to Make Chicha
A week ago, I had the opportunity to learn the process of making chicha. A group of friends had been…
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The Tradition of Curing in The Andes
There are many people who wonder how our grandparents healed in the Andes? There are many answers that take us…
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Remedy for a cold
Nowadays, with climate change, the different seasons of the year have varied, increasing either the heat or the cold. Temperatures…
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Wachuma, Ancient Medicine for The Body, Mind and Spirit
The wachuma or cactus of San Pedro is an important part of Andean ancestral medicine, today people from all over…
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Florida Water Refreshes, Cleanses, and Renews
The florida water is a cologne with a relaxing aroma for the body, mind and spirit, many people around the…
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The Ortiga a Wild Medicinal Plant
The nettle is an herb that grows commonly in almost all the places of Cuzco, in temperate climate and with…
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My Peru and Its Many Reasons to Consume Purple Corn
Previously it was thought and some still think that Mexico is the place where the corn originated, but according to…
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World Water Day: “Leaving No One Behind”
Today, March 22, the international day of water is celebrated throughout the world, an essential element of sustainable development. It…
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Cabuya or Andean Maguey
It is a typical plant of the Andes of Peru. This plant is impressive, it is characterized by its large…
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The Pitahaya or Dragon Fruit
It is said that when the Spaniards arrived in Latin America they saw this wild fruit and called it “pitaya”…
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