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

• Provide information on Curanderismo history, traditions, rituals, and herbal remedies
• Analyze curative plant remedies native to the Southwestern US
• Explain preparation methods using water-based microdoses, tinctures, juices, oils, and smoke