Traditional Hispanic Healing: Ancient Plant Medicine Ways
Learn about the history, traditions, and plant-based remedies of Curanderismo in this 14-hour course.
Learn about the history, traditions, and plant-based remedies of Curanderismo in this 14-hour course.
This course, led by Dr. Eliseo "Cheo" Torres and Mario Del Angel-Guevara, explores Curanderismo, the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine, with a focus on plant-based healing. Students will learn about the history, influences, and contributions of traditional medicine, particularly in the Southwestern United States and Mexico. The curriculum covers the healing properties of plants for digestive and nervous systems, preparation of tinctures and microdosis, juice therapy, geotherapy, and the use of herbal oils and smoke for healing. Through a combination of video lectures, readings, and quizzes, students will gain practical knowledge of traditional healing methods that can be applied today. While the course doesn't certify participants as traditional healers, it provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of Curanderismo.
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What you'll learn
Understand the history, traditions, and basic concepts of Curanderismo
Identify and explain the medicinal uses of plants common in Southwestern United States and Mexico
Learn how to prepare and use tinctures and microdosis for healing purposes
Understand the principles and applications of juice therapy in traditional healing
Gain knowledge about geotherapy and its combination with plant remedies
Learn the uses of herbal oils and herbal smoke in traditional treatments
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5 quizzes
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There are 5 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Curanderismo, the traditional healing practices of Hispanic and Latino cultures, with a specific focus on plant-based remedies. The curriculum is divided into five modules, each exploring different aspects of this rich healing tradition. Students begin by learning the basic concepts and history of Curanderismo through interviews with scholars and traditional healers. The course then delves into the medicinal properties of plants native to the Southwestern United States, exploring their applications for digestive and nervous system health. Practical skills are emphasized, with demonstrations on preparing alcohol-based tinctures, water-based microdosis, and juice therapy. The course also covers unique healing methods such as geotherapy (the use of clay combined with plants) and the application of herbal oils and smoke in traditional treatments. Throughout the modules, students gain insights into the holistic approach of Curanderismo, which considers physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of health. By the end of the course, participants will have a solid understanding of the principles of Curanderismo and practical knowledge of how to apply various plant-based healing techniques.
Introduction to Curanderismo: The Art of Traditional Medicine, Interviews with Traditional Healers
Module 1 · 3 Hours to complete
Plants of the Southwest, Medicinal Plants for the Digestive System
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Medicinal Plants for the Nervous System, Tinctures and Microdosis
Module 3 · 2 Hours to complete
Juice Therapy Jugoterapia, Geotherapy
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Healing with Herbal Oils, Herbal Smoke for Healing
Module 5 · 2 Hours to complete
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Eliseo "Cheo" Torres: Curanderismo Advocate and Educator
Eliseo "Cheo" Torres, who grew up on the Texas-Mexico border, has always been captivated by the folk traditions and culture of Mexico and his Mexican American heritage. With both parents well-versed in herbal lore and healing practices, Cheo developed a deep love and respect for the ancient art of curanderismo, or Mexican folk healing. Currently, he serves as the Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of New Mexico and is a faculty member in the College of Education. Cheo frequently lectures on the history and significance of curanderismo, engaging diverse audiences, including scholars, students, medical professionals, and laypeople interested in alternative and traditional medicine. He has authored two insightful books on his experiences and research in the field: Curandero: A Life in Mexican Folk Healing and Healing with Herbs and Rituals: A Mexican Tradition, both published by the University of New Mexico Press.
Scholar and Advocate of Traditional Medicine
Dr. Mario Del Angel hails from Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in bilingual education from the Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León. He completed his PhD in Spanish at the University of New Mexico, where he teaches various courses, including Spanish as a second language, heritage language, medical Spanish, and bilingual studies on Curanderismo—traditional medicine of Mexico and the Southwest. Del Angel holds a certificate in Mexican traditional medicine from CEDEHC, the School of Community Human Development in Cuernavaca, Morelos, and has also received certificates in Spanish-English translation and interpretation from the National Center for Interpretation at the University of Arizona. He has translated several books on traditional medicine and serves as co-director of the Curanderismo program at the University of New Mexico. His research focuses on the contributions and lives of curanderos in southern, central, and northern Mexico, with a specialization in the Fidencista healing movement, which follows the teachings of El Niño Fidencio in Nuevo León, Mexico.
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