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Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico Volume 5: Botanical Treasures from Acuya to Zarzaparrilla

After nearly a year of research, writing, editing, and despairing, I’m delighted to announce that FINALLY Volume 5 in the series  Exploring Traditional Herbal Remedies in Mexico is available on Amazon. Isn’t the cover lovely? I haven’t done any free … Continue reading →

Insurrection in La Yacata — Letter to the Governor Part 3

The Tuesday after we delivered the letter to the appropriate offices, I received a call from the governor’s office asking what exactly we were looking for. I’ll admit that I’m not at my strongest when talking on the phone. I … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Siempreviva

My sedum investigation began with the positive identification of Colita de burro AKA Donkey’s Tail (Sedum morganianum) which I had growing in my garden. Also known as cola de borrego (sheep’s tail), it seems to be purely ornamental. However, in my research I did find several other species of sedum that were used medicinally here … … Continue reading →

Insurrection in La Yacata — Letter to the Governor Part 2

I had my son handwrite the letter, as suggested by FE Guanajuato, and leave room for signatures at the end. Then I asked the neighbor down the road, a teacher with a great big booming voice if he would read … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Plátano

Did you know that eight plátano varities are cultivated in Mexico? EIGHT! Plátano morado or malayo (Musa acuminata), plátano tabasco (Musa × paradisiaca), plátano largo (Musa paradisiaca var. baldisiana), plátano guineo (Musa balbisiana), plátano manzano (Musa sapientum), plátano de bolsa … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Mamey

Every April and May, guys with wheelbarrows full of mamey are roaming the streets. You won’t want to miss out on this experience! The fruit is sweet and tasty and made into milkshakes and ice cream. But it’s not just … Continue reading →

Insurrection in La Yacata – Letter to the Governor Part 1

Since FE Guanajuato was designed to assist rural communities in various ways, I decided it was time to ask for their advice on who we could contact and what we could ask for. The representative suggested that we compose a … Continue reading →

Book List — C.E. Flores & Millie Flores

March had me puttering about in my garden and doing a bit of herb research, interspersed with dips in the pool and working on the La Yacata issue. This month, I hope to do the same. Meanwhile, I thought I’d … Continue reading →

Water, water everywhere?

Although we wanted to focus on getting the sewer situation squared away first, the presidencia (town hall) insisted that we figure out where we would get water from as our highest priority. Those of you who read La Yacata Revolution … Continue reading →

Natural Healing — Hoja Santa

There are approximately 57 species of Piper indigenous to Mexico and 1457 worldwide, but less than 10 percent have been studied. Unfortunately, local names often apply Hoja Santa to several unrelated plants. Piper auritum and Piper sanctum are two species … Continue reading →