It's about having conversations with other people about how to treat others with respect and dignity, specifically Indigenous folks from Latin American, and I think that's where my contribution is.
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Health Conditions, Plants
Basil
Health Benefit:
Respiratory illness relief
Health Conditions:
Ear Infection, Cold, Virus
Plants
Chamomile
Health Benefit:
Digestive Aid, Stress reduction
Health Conditions:
Anxiety
David Barillas's story
Story
Basil for ear infection
Describes how mother would use basil, not as cooking herb, but medicinal herb. It can be placed in one's ear to treat ear infections.
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Chamomile and Mint
David describes chamomile and mint as common remedies his mother used to treat common ailments.
Story
Medicine and Spirituality
David discusses picking up burning incense, prayer (has altar for Virgin/Mother Earth), speaking to worry dolls. He reflects on the challenges of finding a therapist who feels like a good fit. He also explains how many of these medicines are not from his Guatemalan culture (for example, he became acquainted with sweat and burning incense here), but he is finding associations with Mayan rituals.
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