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Curanderismo

Empacho and Tripa Ida

The practice of curanderismo is the living cultural tradition of holistic healing practices of the peoples of “Latin” America. Although variations of this tradition exist within most of the Americas my focus is on the traditions of Mexico and the south-western United States of America. Curanderismo is a holistic healing system that treats the whole person—body, mind, and spirit—using a blend of herbs, rituals, and … Continue reading Empacho and Tripa Ida

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Curanderismo, History

A Short Discourse on the Aztec Soul.

in another Post (1) several references note that the “seat of the soul” for the Aztecs was the intestines and as such gastrointestinal illnesses and conditions, specifically trip ida, are synonymous with another condition called susto (2). My research does not indicate this though. Empacho and Tripa Ida a condition caused by fright of some kind that forces the soul from the body and which … Continue reading A Short Discourse on the Aztec Soul.

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