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Let There be Light – Part 2

Months and months of slow-moving activity followed. Well, it was 120 days, but it felt like a terribly long time. Days would go by, and there would be no sign of the contractor’s workers or CFE. Then suddenly, there would … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Pega Ropa

Mentzelia aspera is given the name pega ropa (sticks to clothes) and Mentzelia hispida, pegajilla (a little sticky), because they literally stick to any fabrics or fur that happen to brush against it, hitching a ride. In fact, bats have … Continue reading →

Let There be Light – Part 1

Way back in July, at the very end of the pozo (well) update, I mentioned that CFE paid a surprise visit to La Yacata. I haven’t posted anything about it since. I really didn’t want to jinx it, and even now … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Acuya

Piper umbellatum is locally known as acuya, not to be confused with acuyo which is one of the names given to Piper auritum.  The leaves are applied topically to wounds. An infusion of leaves and roots is prescribed as a … Continue reading →

Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico Special Edition

I’ve done it! I’ve created a herbal masterpiece! The Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico series, Volumes 1-5, have now been beautifully combined into one exquisite hardcover edition. After countless hours of reformatting and refining, I’ve created the book I’ve … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Damiana

Damiana (Turnera diffusa var. Aphrodisiasca) should not be confused with damianita (Chrysactinia mexicana) or Hierba (alternatively spelled Yerba) Damiana (Turnera Ulmifolia). Turnera diffusa is also called Hierba del ahorcado and Rompecamisas Macho. Other names include Aguita de damiana, Damiana de … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Damianita

Damianita (Chrysactinia mexicana) is often called Hierba de San Nicolás (Saint Nicolas’ herb), which should not be confused with Piqueria trinervis, also known as Hierba de San Nicolás. Other common monikers have confusing overlaps as well. Although the term damaina … Continue reading →

Rosie Mula

This morning, we were awakened by the sound of a little whinny that did not belong to Lady. It seemed that little Miss Rosie Mula had arrived.  Obviously, by her surname, you can guess that Rosie is a mule, not … Continue reading →

Pozo Update

The last video of the interior of the pozo (well) ran into a hitch because the water was dirty, and the camera couldn’t get a good picture of the bottom. So Super Prez had a bulto de cal (lime) dumped … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Amula De Monterrey

Amula (or Hámula) de Monterrey is the name locals use to refer to Brickellia cavanillesii, Bricklebush.  In some parts of Mexico, it is referred to as prodigiosa. However, prodigiosa is Artemisia absinthium L. in other areas. Other common names are … Continue reading →