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| Introduction | |
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| Five Centuries of Healing | |
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| War of the Worlds | |
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| The Glory of the Ancient Gardens | |
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| The Fifth Sun | |
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| Kingdoms of the Cosmos | |
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| Three Centers of the Spirit | |
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| Magic and Medicine | |
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| Body and Soul | |
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| The Gods Must Be Dead | |
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| The Friars' Legacy | |
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| Trafficking in Herbs | |
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| The Four Humors | |
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| The Mystery of the Lost Volumes | |
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| Joyful News from the Newfound World | |
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| Mestizo Medicine | |
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| Aztec Revivals | |
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| Curanderismo en el NorteLos Santos Curanderos Santa Teresa de Cabora | |
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| Don Pedrito | |
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| El Ni�o Fidencio Profiles:Las Abuelas Ofelia Esparza, Concha Talavera, Fidela Guti�rrez --Yerberas(East L.A., California) | |
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| Plantas Que Curan:Healing Plants and Their Uses | |
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| Introduction | |
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| Instant Aztec: The Nahuatl System of Identifying | |
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| Plants | |
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| The Plants | |
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| Profiles: Professional Healers Lee Cantu's Healing Center (Austin, Texas) | |
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| Socorro V�zquez, Componedora (Pico Rivera,California) | |
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| Bonnie Ochoa, Yerbera (Las Cruces, New Mexico) | |
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| Preparations for Herbs | |
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| Herbal Teas Steeped Teas: Infusions | |
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| Simmered Teas: Decoctions | |
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| Cold Infusions: Macerations | |
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| Tinctures | |
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| Measuring and Dosage Infused Oils | |
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| Salves and Ointments | |
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| Liniments | |
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| Compresses | |
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| Poultices | |
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| Los Remedios:Traditional Treatments for Common Ailments | |
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| Herbs for the Digestive System To Aid Digestion | |
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| Colic and Stomach Cramps | |
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| Constipation | |
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| Empacho | |
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| Intestinal Inflammations | |
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| Diarrhea | |
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| Lack of Appetite | |
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| Nausea | |
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| Intestinal Parasites and Amebic Dysentery Herbs for the Urinary Tract, Kidney, and Liver Water Retention and Urinary Tract Disorders | |
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| Kidney Problems | |
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| Adult-Onset Diabetes | |
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| Bilis Herbs for the Respiratory Tract, Fever, Flu, and Sore Throat Asthma | |
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| Bronchial Congestion, Chest Colds, and Cough | |
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| Head Cold and Stuffy Nose | |
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| Colds with Fever and Flu | |
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| Fever | |
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| Sore Throat and Hoarseness Herbs for the Ears and Eyes Earache | |
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| Sore, Irritated Eyes Herbs for the Mouth, Teeth, and Gums Toothache | |
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| Gum Inflammation | |
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| Canker Sores and Cold Sores Herbs for Aches and Pains Headaches | |
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| Migraines | |
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| Arthritis and Rheumatism | |
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| Sciatica and Backache | |
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| Sore Muscles | |
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| Bruises | |
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| Soothing Compresses | |
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| Hemorrhoids | |
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| Sore, Swollen, or Tired Feet | |
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| Chilblains Herbs for the Skin Skin Irritations and Rashes | |
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| Wounds and Abrasions, Cuts and Scratches | |
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| Stings and Bites | |
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| Boils and Abscesses | |
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| Burns | |
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| Sunburn Herbs to Soothe the Spirit Nervousness and Insomnia | |
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| Depression Herbs for Women Premenstrual Syndrome | |
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| Delayed Menstruation and Cramps | |
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| Excessive Menstrual Bleeding | |
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| Menopause | |
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| Vaginal Inflammations | |
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| Infertility | |
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| Childbirth | |
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| Postpartum Discomfort | |
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| Nursing Herbs for Babies Ca�da Mollera(Fallen Fontanelle) | |
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| Diaper Rash | |
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| Colic and Diarrhea | |
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| Sticky Eyes | |
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| Teething | |
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| Bathing Herbal Tonics Herbs for Dextoxifying | |
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| Herbs for Hangovers Herbs for Baths and Soaks To Prepare an Herbal Bath | |
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| Soothing Soaks for Arthritis, Rheumatism, Aches, and Pains | |
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| Soothing Baths for Irritated Skin Herbs for Beauty and Hair Pimples and Skin Eruptions | |
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| Skin Creams and Fresheners | |
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| Hair Care | |
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| Hair Loss | |
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| Deodorant | |
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| Weight Loss Aids Herbs for Insecticides | |
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| Profile: A Modern | |
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| Curandera Elena Avila, M.S.N., R.N.,Curandera(Rio Rancho, New Mexico) | |
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| When the Remedy Is aLimpia Where to Find Mexican-American Herbs | |
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| Resources and Further Reading | |
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| Appendix: Herb Lis | |