Curanderismo

A diverse ancient folk healing system.

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Theresa, a well known meduim, helps heal parents whom have lost a loved one(15 year old daughter). by communicating with the spirit, theresa helps cleanse them mentally, letting them know that their daughter is resting in peace and that everything is ok.

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What is Curanderismo?

It is a diverse indigenous folk healing popular in Latin America and Hispanic communities in the United States and the treatments used might differ from region to region.

Originated from indigenous tribes in the Americas such as the Aztecs and Mayan

Curanderismo is a direct result of many civilizations medicinal knowledge molding together.

It involves various methods of herbal medicine, prayer, massage and psychic healing.

Curanderismo can be used to cure a variety of physical, social, spiritual, and mental problems such as fever, bad luck, and anxiety.

The three levels of Curanderismo are Material, Spiritual, and Mental.

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More on Folk Healing

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Some curandero/a's such as Manuela Porras, worship both, the good and the bad.

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Basic Egg Cleansing (SPIRITUAL) -raw unbroken egg -cup of holy water -apostles creed First, you dip the egg in the cup of holy water until it cools to room tempeture. Next, in a cross motion, rub the egg from the top of the head, the back of the neck, the center chest, the center of the back, the two palms and both soles of the feet. Remember to work your way from top to bottom while praying.(if done working your way and have not finished saying the prayer, repeat from top to bottom until done). Then, after you have swept the egg over the head work towards the neck, make a bunch of little crosses across the back of the neck, from one side to the other. You may repeat once again just to make sure every inch of your body has been rubbed with the egg, only if you'd please. Finally, you may crack the egg in the toliet and flush to release all negative enery. You can also crack the egg in a cup of water to see all the bad energy that was trapped.

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Common materials for curanderismo are oils

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Una de gato or cat's claw

can be used as an anti-inflammatory, to treat arthritis, asthma, gastritis as well as a kidney cleanser, for viral infections, parasites and topical-wound healing

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Tepezcohuite can be used to treat acne, as an antiseptic, burns, chickenpox, scars, and wrinkles it is really good for burns

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Romero or Rosemary

can be used to treat alzheimers, arthritis, flatulence. it is used as an appetite enhancer, circulation enhancers, and menstruatio enhancer. rosemary can be used as insect repellant as well

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Chamomile also known as mazanilla can be used to treat a variety of different issues, it is used as an anti-inflammatory, as well as it is used for anxiety, colic, cold, appetite stimulant, diarrhea, fever, flatulence, headaches, insomnia, nausea, sedative, antibacterial, eyewash, mucous membran inflammation, and varicose veins

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Arnica is used for acne, arthritis, insect bites, sprains, and wound healing

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Zabila

used for burns, cuts, rashes, acne, wrinkles, arthritis stomach disorders and constipation it is said to bring good luck.

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Material

objects such as oils, candles and herbs

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A curandero

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Hierba Buena

It is A small multi- branching aromatic herb commonly known as Peppermint. The leaves are small, elliptical ands with soothed margin. The stem creeps to ground, and develops roots. May also be propagated through cuttings.

Uses:

Stomach aches

Rheumatism, Arthritis, and Headaches

Cough and colds

Swollen gums

Toothaches

Menstrual and Gas Pain

Nausea and Fainting

Insect bites

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Importance of Curandero's

Practical reasons

Language barriers

Problems with medical insurance

Distrust or failure of the U.S. health System

Low Cost