Infusions of Healing

Download or read book Infusions of Healing written by Joie Davidow and published by . This book was released on 1999-04-01 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The remnants of Aztec cures, potions, infusions, & tonics form the basis of the countless natural remedies still used in many Mexican-American households today. Inside this volume you'll find: the intriguing story of how this long-suppressed ancient knowledge was passed down over 5 centuries; 100s of safe, effective herbal treatments for everyday ailments -- teas, liniments, compresses, salves, & soothing baths, & more; more than 200 herbs & plants, incl. their English, Spanish, Aztec, & botanical names, with notes on their histories & healing properties; & expert advice from today's traditional practitioners of Mexican-American herbal med., many of their remedies recorded in print for the first time.