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Temazcal Healing

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November/December 2000
Denise Trunk 
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Hierba del cancer(Castilleja tenuifolia): reportedly restricts the growth of tumors.

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Hierba maestra(Artemisia mexicana), a New World relative of wormwood: deworming. A decoction of the leaves is used to stop vomiting.

Hierba santa (Piper sanctum), a common name used throughout Mexico to refer to a member of the pepper family: used to cure respiratory problems.

Mallow(Malva spp.), a relative of the hibiscus: dysentery, gastrointestinal ailments; also used as an antiparasitic.

Pepper tree(Schinus molle), also called piru: used by Arroyo Cabrera in her baths. Other uses are undocumented.

Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis): stomach ailments and a wide variety of pains.

Rue(Ruta chalapensis), commonly called ruda in Oaxaca: headaches and the 'evil eye'; used in shamanic ceremonies. A tea made from the leaves treats stomach problems.

Santa Maria (Heliocereus speciosus): stomach ailments.

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Las Bugambilias Bed and Breakfast

www.mexonline.com/temazcal.htm

Phone/fax: 0-11-52-951-61165

Sol Sierra Destinations

www.solsierra.com/special/health.htm

800/400-3333

Lists several resorts that have temazcals.

Tlahui Language and Culture School

www.tlahui.com

If you would like to dive more deeply into Mexican herbal medicine, the Tlahui language and culture school offers a beginner's course in applied Mexican ethnobotany that includes study and use of medicinal plants in the temazcal. Cost is about $2,500 for an intensive, eight-week course, including lodging, educational materials, and transportation from the airport.

More info at www.utne.com

From Herbs for Health (July/Aug. 2000). Subscriptions: $24/yr. (6 issues) from Box 7708, Red Oak, IA 51591-0708.

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