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Curandero: A Life In Mexican Folk Healing
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Eliseo Torres, Known As Cheo, Grew Up In The Corpus Christi Area Of Texas And Knew, Firsthand, The Mexican Folk Healing Practiced In His Home And Neighborhood. Later In Life, He Wanted To Know More About The Plants And Rituals Of Curanderismo.Torres'S Story Begins With His Experiences In The Mexican Town Of Espinazo, The Home Of The Great Curandero El Nio Fidencio (18991939), Where Torres Underwent Lifechanging Spiritual Experiences. He Introduces Us To Some Of The Major Figures In The Tradition, Discusses Some Of The Pitfalls Of Teaching Curanderismo, And Concludes With An Account Of A Class He Taught In Which Curanderos From Cuernavaca, Mexico, Shared Their Knowledge With Students.Part Personal Pilgrimage, Part Compendium Of Medical Knowledge, This Moving Book Reveals Curanderismo As Both A Contemplative And A Medical Practice That Can Offer New Approaches To Ancient Problems.From Curandero. . . For Centuries, Rattlesnakes Were Eaten To Prevent Any Number Of Conditions And Illnesses, Including Arthritis And Rheumatism. In Mexico And In Other Latin American Countries, Rattlesnake Meat Is Actually Sold In Capsule Form To Treat Impotence And Even To Treat Cancer. Rattlesnake Meat Is Also Dried And Ground And Sprinkled Into Open Wounds And Body Sores To Heal Them, And A Rattlesnake Ointment Is Made That Is Applied To Aches And Pains As Well.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Curandero: A Life in Mexican Folk Healing'? A: The book explores the practices of traditional Mexican folk healers, known as curanderos, in both the American Southwest and their native country of Mexico.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Curandero: A Life in Mexican Folk Healing' is Eliseo Torres.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as a 'Used Book in Good Condition', indicating it has been previously owned but is still in satisfactory shape.
- Q: When was 'Curandero: A Life in Mexican Folk Healing' published? A: The book was published on April 15, 2005.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is bound in paperback.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 180 pages.
- Q: Is there a specific edition of this book? A: There is no specific edition mentioned for this book.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The book is categorized under Community & Culture.
- Q: What type of material is the book made from? A: The material of the book is not specified, but it is a paperback.
- Q: What themes are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses the themes of traditional healing practices and the cultural significance of curanderos in Mexican and American Southwest communities.