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University of New Mexico

Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants

COURSE DESCRIPTION As one of four courses on Curanderismo, the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine, this course focuses specifically on the use of plants in traditional healing. As an educational and cultural platform, this course will share the history, influences, and contributions of traditional medicine. Trained traditional healers will share their knowledge of the healing properties of plants commonly found in the Southwestern United States and Mexico through practical applications that can still be used today. Learners will not become certified traditional healers at the completion of this course but will be able apply basic principles or traditional medicine to approach health and illnesses. They will become familiar specifically with the use of plants for the digestive and nervous systems; how to prepare tinctures and microdosis for healing; how to use juice therapy and geotherapy (clay combined with plants) for treatments; and the use of herbal oils and herbal smoke for healing. Future Curanderismo courses include: Traditional Healing of the Body: Intestinal blockage empacho, firecupping ventosas, and hydrotherapy (healing with water) Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy and Spirit: Sweatlodge Temazcal, Energetic/Spiritual cleansings Limpias, and Laugh therapy risaterapia. Global and Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing: African tradition, Afro Latino from Cuba and Puerto Rico, Native American spiritual cleansings and Mayan acupuncture. REQUIRED TEXTS Curanderismo: The Art of Traditional Medicine without Borders by Eliseo Torres Curandero: Traditional Healers of Mexico and the Southwest by Eliseo Torres with Imanol Miranda Where to buy: https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/curanderismo-art-traditional-medicine-without-borders https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/curandero-traditional-healers-mexico-and-southwest OPTIONAL TEXTS Curandero: A life in Mexican Folk Healing by Eliseo Torres & Tim Sawyer Healing with Herbs & Rituals: A Mexican Tradition, Eliseo Torres, edited by Tim Sawyer Where to buy: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/curandero-torres-eliseo-cheo/1120135382?ean=9780826336415&st=PLA&sid=BNB_1341481610&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3_6LmYev3gIViuNkCh3IPgUyEAQYASABEgLYXfD_BwE https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/healing-with-herbs-and-rituals-torres-eliseo-cheo/1120135381?ean=9780826339621&st=PLA&sid=BNB_825204424&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrrvswYev3gIVBsRkCh3BXQCHEAQYASABEgLnl_D_BwE

Status: Health Education
Status: Nutrition and Diet
BeginnerCourse15 hours

Featured reviews

BR

5.0Reviewed May 28, 2022

I now understnd many of the 'folk' healings that are used in the SW and Mexico. Exactly what I was looking for!

KN

5.0Reviewed Aug 6, 2023

The course was very informative and I enjoyed the personal anecdotes the instructors added to the course material. It is a great introduction to Curanderismo and other alternative healing methods.

MR

5.0Reviewed May 28, 2022

A​ good start in Curanderismo if you are new to this subject! Some of the techniques can be easily done at home and the material provided by the course is enough to pass it easily!

RE

4.0Reviewed Feb 27, 2023

Very Good Course with a lot of information on traditional healing practices. Would have liked to have access to the readings.

BD

5.0Reviewed Dec 4, 2022

I loved this course! Great information that I can use in my practice. It was well presented. I look forward to taking all four modules.

MA

4.0Reviewed Apr 26, 2021

I really enjoyed the presenters and the demonstrations. This was really fascinating to learn about. I plan to incorporate some of the knowledge and techniques into my massage therapy practice.

SW

5.0Reviewed Nov 20, 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed the videos and readings and learned some new tips and tricks. The format was convenient to my study needs and style.

JS

5.0Reviewed May 18, 2020

This class was so amazing and informative it helped me get back to my roots and the real power of natural healing. Thank you.

SB

5.0Reviewed Mar 22, 2021

It was a good as being in the presence of the curanderas and curanderos themselves. SO detailed and informative.

JR

5.0Reviewed Dec 24, 2022

I absolutely enjoyed this course! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to learn and experience curanderismo online. I can't wait to see what other courses are available from Professor Cheo Torres.

SH

5.0Reviewed Feb 9, 2019

Wonderful, enlightening course. The speakers were all so knowledgeable, and the information that presented has practical uses. I look forward to using what I learned to heal myself and others.

RM

5.0Reviewed Aug 22, 2022

T​he course had many different healing techniques, information about how to use plants, and it was easy to follow. Great learning experience.

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