Traditional Medicine in Bolivia

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1. Traditional Medicine in Bolivia Liz Farah 2/16/15

2. Kallawayas Practices • In tune with Mother Nature, nature is

   cycle of fluids • “Carriers of medicinal herbs” • 900 indigenous medicinal plants

3. Curandero Emilio Cusi "But I'm alive and well, and for

   that I have traditional medicine to thank.“ – President Moreno Maestro Jose Luis

4. Albahaca • Basil • Urinary system, period pains (female) •

   Headaches/migraines • Nervousness, anxiety • Heart disease

5. Guayaba • Diarrhea • Skin wounds and ulcers • Sexual

   weakness/ foul discharge • Heat rashes/psoriasis • Nervousness exhaustion

6. Uña de Gato • Cat’s Claw • Treatment of growths

   in uterus, stomach, lung • Helps prevent HIV turning into AIDS • Boosts immune system • Anti-diabetic

7. References • http://www.positivehealth.com/article/herbal- medicine/traditional-herbal-medicine-in-bolivia- south-america • http://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/post/boliv ia-tries-to-bolster-public-hea-2008-10-06/?id=bolivia- tries-to-bolster-public-hea-2008-10-06