Magical sunsets on the Rio de la Plata

7th April: One of the last sunsets over the water before the winter season

Only a few more days the sun will set over the Rio de la Plata.

The moon - two days after the new moon

Kiyú, Monday, April 8, 2019: Venus and Mercury just before sunrise

April 14: One week later: Sunset over the eucalyptus forest

Workshop: Mandalas

The colors of autumn - they awaken in us new images and feelings...
A season that invites us to create together in a contemplative circle something that arises in our hearts.
Listen to the message of the oracles with María de los Ángeles, let your imagination run wild and feel into the colors and images. Under her guidance magical and mystical mandalas are created.

The workshop will take place on Saturday, April 27, from 11am to 5pm.
Location: Parque Yatay, Kiyú, San José
Price: 1500 pesos, the price includes lunch and material.
Information: parqueyatay@gmail.com
Cel .: 099 27 42 16 (Lea Strickler, I have Whatsapp)

The Twelve Healers Bach Flower Remedies

Edward Bach highlighted 12 flowers, which I call "the twelve curators”. They represent the twelve personality types.Each "healer" is a basic emotion that defines what is the lesson to be learned and what are the obstacles that must be overcome.
We invite you to discover the tools to know, accept and heal in an environment surrounded by nature and accompanied by an excellent professional: Stefani Servetto Goyeni.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80JzhmANDUg&feature=youtu.be&fbclid=IwAR3RH-1hltUvIoL-Q2tM3XPutJ97yCbs3hTEy0VjM9T6NuPz_EbvKji4qd8

Stefani invites you to her workshop - Los Doce Curadores de Bach y sus Ayudantes
If you are interested you can write to: parqueyatay@gmail.com
Cel: 099 27 16 42 (cellphone Lea Strickler)

lm (Olmo), for the very self-demanding people who are overwhelmed
Red chestnut (Red Chestnut), for the excess of worries
Clematis (Clematide), for those who have lost interest

Bach flowers and astrology

Combining essences

The Four-Fold Way of the Shaman: Walking the Paths of the Warror Teacher, Healer and Visionary.

In order to live in true harmony with ourselves and our environment, we must integrate the inner power of the warrior, healer, visionary, and teacher into our lives. When we fully develop the power of these four archetypes, we are on the 'fourfold path'.

Workshop with Freddy Castro 

Fees: $ 1500 per Workshop

Infos: e-mail: parqueyatay@gmail.com

The Workshop "The Fourfold Way of the Shaman" is a cycle with four workshops, one workshop per month.

1. Workshop: Archetype of the warrior 

The warrior is the archetype of the leader. We revert to our leadership abilities by accepting our power, showing ourselves and choosing to be present, to show honor and respect and to be responsible and reliable.

Workshop on natural cosmetics

Instructors:

Josefina Louge – biochemistry
Tania Castro Farías, medical cosmetics - wellness for the skin

Workshop on the manufacture of cosmetics - oils, toothpaste, deodorants, pomades, produced exclusively by medicinal plants.
In this workshop, Tania and Josefina not only show how to make these items - they also talk about the right choices of cosmetics and their impact on our health and the environment.

Biochar - Terra Preta

From the book "Biochar for Home Gardeners - a Guide to Producing, Charging and Applying Biochar to Dramatically Improve Soil and Plant-Health" by Jeff Fry

Biochar Foodweb

The soil food web is the community of organisms living all or part of their lives in the soil. It describes a complex living system in the soil and how it interacts with the environment, plants, and animals.
Biochar increases water-retention, vastly improves the soil's ability to hold onto nutrients and builds healthy soil biology, also known as the soil food web.
Terra Preta biochar soils of the Amazon are thousands of years old.
Biochar of excellent quality can be made at home with rudimentary equipment

Water retention

The addition of biochar to the soil boosts water-holding capacity thanks to its porous structure and its huge surface area. It doubles water retention in loamy sand soil.

How to make biochar

Pyrolysis: thermochemical decomposition of organic material at elevated temperatures in the absence of oxygen.
The Pit and the Kon-tiki Cone Kiln

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO9-RBaAq3U

The biochar researchers Hans Schmidt and Paul Taylor wanted to show how our ancestors were able to produce large quantities of biochar with apparent ease.
Looking at the observations of Archaeologists who saw biochar deposits in clearly demarcated cone-shaped pits - five feet deep and six and a half feet wide at the top, they began experimenting with smokeless fires in such roughly conical pits.
As soon as a layer of hot coal at the bottom of the pit has been produced, you can gradually – every five to ten minutes or so - add combustible material.
The flames at the top of the fire eat up the oxygen, leaving the deeper layers to outgas and char instead of burning down into ashes as they would with oxygen.
Once the top layer shows a little white ash, it is time to add the next layer while the previous layer continues to burn without oxygen. At the end it has to be quenched with water.A shovel is all you need.

How to crush the biochar

There are several methods of crushing char. My husband uses the shredder and is very happy with it.

Charging biochar

Adding biochar to your compost is likely the best method for inoculating the biochar with microorganisms and fungi as well as saturating it with nutrients so that it is rich and ready to go when you apply it to your soil. It also helps the composting process.
Biochar also reduces odour and shortens the compost's time to maturity thanks to increased moisture retention and increased microbial activity.

Pee Charging

Charging your biochar with pee is an extremely easy and effective option. Plain biochar in wheelbarrows or buckets will do well, and then all you have left to do is add your pee.
The author lets his become totally soaked, even covered and lets it sit for at least a few days to really let the char become saturated before using it.
Alternatively, pee-charged biochar can be added to your compost pile.

Bio-construction

Years passed by until we could realize our dream - bio construction - adobe huts - natural material - but now we are close to finishing our first two huts.

Our architect for bio-construction sent us three bio-construction workers - that was last year in Mai. (I can't believe that time is flying by so quickly). They were working peacefully and in slow motion, taking advantage a bit too often for their mate break 😏..... only when my husband joined them and did an excellent work, things began to change. Now our good friend and talented construction worker Fabian and his coworker Junior are continuing - and what a good work they do.

However, this blog is about our workshop with the adobe architect Rosario. It was a wonderful experience. The group was adorable, open-minded and absolutely uncomplicated. They all - 20 persons - slept in our community room and had a lot of fun. I take it as a good omen that our first workshop went so smoothly.

Lavalleja, Minas, Ombú-Forest

Camping de los cuervos

We were quite motivated by our friends in Piriapolis to abandon our campo for two days and to join them there. Not only Piriapolis is worth seeing, we also went  to see mystical and really magical places such as the camping "Laguna de los Cuervos". This place is absolutely fascinating. I'm happy that I know the place. It won't be the last time I have been there.

https://www.lagunadeloscuervos.com.uy/

Ombú-Forest, Lavalleja

There are only two Ombú florests in Uruguay — one in Lavalleja and one in Rocha. They reach a height of about 50 feet, and they can live as long as 500 years.

Paraíso Suizo

After visiting Swiss friends in Piriapolis, we passed Paraiso Suizo just at the moment when we went out of gas. We drove through in order to ask for the next gas station, when we met a friendly and cheerful woman who invited us for a coffee. So we could chat about this place and it was just a very nice encounter. Of course, they explained the way to the next gas station in Gregorio Aznárez.

http://paraisosuizo.com/

Healing herbs, disorders and pain

Explanation in English	Explanation in Spanish	Healing plants
Sexual drive (reducing), hormonal tonic	Reduce el deseo sexual	Vitex (Chaste tree)
Sexual drive (increasing)	Excita el deseo sexual.	Basil, Ginger, Ginseng
Painkiller	Alivia el dolor	Willow Bark, Devil's claw
Narcotic agent	Pérdida de sensaciones; alivio del dolor.	Coca, etc
Gastric acid, against	Combate la acidez en el organismo	Juniper, Fennel
Allergy, reduces the symptoms	Reduce los síntomas de la alergia.	Stinging nettle,extract butterbur
Infection, fighting infection	Combate la infección en el cuerpo.	Garlic, Onions, Sage
Blood clotting, stops blood clotting	Evita la coagulación de la sangre.	Tumeric, Ginger, Garlic
Epilepsy , medicine	Controla las convulsiones.	Cannabis (Psychoactive drug)
Depression, remedy against depression	Reanima y contrarresta la melancolía.	St. john's wort, Tumeric, Lemon balm, etc.
Toothaches, relieves the pain of tooth aching	Alivia los dolores de muelas.	Parsley, Garlic, Cloves, etc.
Vomiting, reduces vomiting	Reduce los vómitos	Dill, Ginger, Chamomile, etc.
Hardening of tissue, helps to prevent the hardening of tissue	Impide el endurecimiento de los tejidos debido a una inflamación crónica	Garlic Pomegranate, Buckwheat
Cramps, relieves cramps	Alivia los calambres.	Thyme, Caraway, Lemon Balm, etc.
Inflammation, acts against inflammation	Reduce las inflamaciones.	Aloe Vera, Elderberries, Lavender, Calendula, Yarrow
Bacteria, fungi or parasites, destroying or preventing	Reduce los microbios.	Calendula, Sage, Garlic, etc.
Nerve pain, relieves or reduces nerve pain	Reduce los dolores nerviosos	St. John's Wort, Valerian, Rosemary, Lemon Balm
Itching, relieves itching	Evita los picores.	Speedwell, Oak, Chamomile, Aloe Vera, etc.
Rheumatism, acts against rheumatism	Contribuye a aliviar el reumatismo.	Arnica, Sage, Yarrow, etc.
Microbes, destroys the development of microbes	Ayuda a prevenir la degeneración de los tejidos y controla las infecciones.	Sage
Sweating, prevents sweating	Reduce la transpiración.	Clary sage, Sage
Poison, neutralizes poison	Neutraliza los venenos.	Basil, Coriander, Dandelion
Virus, kills or suppresses viruses	Controla los organismos víricos.	Thyme, Echinacea
Appetite, stimulates the appetite	Estimula el apetito	Artischoke, Dill, Coriander, Ginger, Ingwer, Enzian, etc.
Contraction of organic tissue	Contrae, tensa y liga tejidos.	Vervain, St. John's wort, Calendula
Bacteria, kills bacteria	Combate las bacterias.	Oregano, Ajo, Sage, Yarrow, etc.
Expectorant	Cura, alivia y ablanda las flemas.	Elecampane, Sage, Coltsfoot, Plantain, Thyme
Cough relieving	Alivia la tos.	ough sirope from chopped onions, Sage, Thyme and candy suger
Heart, related to the heart	De efecto estimulante sobre el corazón.	Hawthorn, Rosemary, etc.
Gas, prevents formation of gases in the gastrointestinal tract	Expulsa gas de los intestinos.	Aniseed, Fennel, Caraway
Head, remedy for disorders pertaining to the head	Estimula y aclara la mente.	Angelica, Valerian, Basil, Woodruff, etc.
Scar healing	Contribuye a la formación de tejidos en una herida.	Aloe Vera, Gota Kola, Chamomile
Bile production, increases the bile production	Incrementa la producción de bilis.	Yarrow, Common centaury, Artichocke, etc.
Heart tonic	Tónico para el corazón.	Ginseng
Purifying and detoxifying effect	Purifica la sangre.	Elderberry, Stinging nettle, Dandelion, Vervain, Aloe Vera
Nasal congestion, relieving	Elimina mucosas nasales.	Garlic, Onion, Aloe Vera, Eucalyptus, etc.
Germs, destroys germs	Destruye gérmenes.	Oregano, Nasturtium
Toxins, removes toxins from the body	Neutraliza las sustancias tóxicas.	Basil, Coriander, Basilikum, Koriander, Dandelion
Odor, destroys odor	Destruye el olor.	Sage
Digestion, stimulates digestion	Ayuda la digestión.	Wormwood, Beifuss, Marjoram, Yarrow
Urine, agent that increases the amount of urine	Incrementa la producción de orina.	Birch leaves, Horse tail, Dandelion, etc.
Menstruation, stimulates menstruation	Promueve y regula la menstruación.	Ginger, Aloe Vera, etc.
Skin, softens and soothes the skin	Reblandece la piel.	Aloe Vera, Lady's mantle, etc.
Spleen tonic	Tónico del bazo.	Stinging nettle, Chicory, Agrimony
Energy, strength and power	Incrementa la adrenalina y las energías.	Basil, Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair), Ginseng, Ginger, Parsley, etc.
Stomach problems	Alivia los trastornos gástricos.	Aniseed, Fennel, Fenchel, Caraway
Respiratory tract, expels mucus from the respiratory tract	Elimina el exceso de mucosa de los bronquios.	Coltsfoot, Dandelion, Sage, Ribwort, Thyme, etc.
Fever reducing	Refresca y reduce temperaturas elevadas del organismo.	Lime tree, Thyme, Willow
Fungus, destroys fungus	Destruye las infecciones de hongos.	Ginger, Lemon balm, Oregano
Lactation, promotes lactation	Incrementa la secreción de leche.	Fennel, Aniseed, Vervain
Bleeding, stops bleeding	Detiene la hemorragia de una herida.	Yarrow
Liver and gallbladder, stimulates the function of the liver and gallbladder	Estimula y favorece la función del hígado y de la vesícula biliar.	Artischoke, Yarrow, Dandelion, Wormwood
Blood sugar, lowers blood sugar	Reduces blood sugar	Sweet leaf, Prickly pear, Cinnamon, Basil, etc.
Blood pressure, lowers blood pressure	Reduce la tensión.	Garlic, Yarrow, Hawthorn, etc.
Insects, eliminates the insects	Elimina los insectos.	Lemon Balm, Lavender, Pepermint, Rosemary, etc.
Constipation, relieves constipation	Favorece la evacuación intestinal.	Artischoke, Fennel, Flaxseed, etc.
Nervous excitement, soothes nervous excitement	Reduce los trastornos nerviosos.	St. John's Wort, Basil, Lemon Balm, etc.
Childbirth, facilitates the childbirth	Facilita el parto.	Valerian roots, Lemon Balm, Peppermint, Bitter orange peel
Health, restores health	Restaura la salud.	Ginkgo biloba, Ginseng, Rosemary etc.
Blisters and swellings	Disuelve ampollas e hinchazones.	Birch, stinging nettle, garlic, etc.
Blood circulation, stimulates blood circulation	Reanima, incrementando el torrente sanguíneo.	Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginger
Soothing effect	Calma	St. John's Wort, Lemon Balm, Valerian, Lavender
Perspiration, agent that induces perspiration	Aumenta la transpiración.	Lime blossom, Willow, Raspberry, etc.
Strengthening and fortifying	Mejora el rendimiento corporal.	Kola nut, Nutmeg, Buckthorn, etc.
Uterine tonic	Tónico del útero.	Lady's mantle, Yarrow
Worms, expels intestinal worms	Expulsa lombrices.	Preventive: Thyme tea
Wounds and sores, an agent that helps to heal wounds and sores by external application	Impide la degeneración de los tejidos y detiene las hemorragias de las heridas.	Hemp-agrimony, Arnica

Medical terms for healing herbs

Spanish	English	Explanation in English
Anafrodisíaco	Anaphrodisiac	Reduces the sexual drive, hormonal tonic
Afrodisíaco	Aphrodisiac	Increases the sexual drive
Analgésico	Analgesic	Painkiller
Anestésico	Anesthetic	Narcotic agent
Antiácido	Antacid	Against gastric acid
Antialérgico	Antiallergic	Reduces the symptoms of an allergy.
Antibiótico	Antibiotic	Fights infection
Anticoagulante	Blood thinner	Stops the clotting of blood
Anticonvulsivo	Antiepileptic drugs	medicines for epilepsy
Antidepresivo	Antidepressant	Remedy against depression
Antiodontálgico	Antiodontalgic agent	Relieves the pain of toothaches
Antiemético	Antiemetic	Reduces vomiting
Antiesclerótico	Antisclerotic	Helps prevent the hardening of tissue.
Antiespasmódico	Antispasmodic	Relieves cramps
Antiinflamatorio	Anti-inflammatory	Acting against inflammation
Antimicrobiano	Antimicrobial	Agent that destroys or prevents the growth of microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi or parasites.
Antineurálgico	Antineuralgic	Relieves or reduces nerve pain
Antiprurítico	Antipruritic	Relieves the sensation of itching
Antirreumático	Antirheumatic	Acting against rheumatism
Antiséptico	Antiseptic	Destroys the development of microbes
Antisudorífico	Antiperspirant	Prevents sweating
Antivenenoso	Antivenenous	Neutralizes poison
Antiviral	Antiviral	Kills or suppresses a virus
Aperitivo	Aperitif	Stimulates the appetite
Astringente	Astringent	Causes contraction of organic tissue
Bactericida	bactericidal	Kills bacteria
Balsámico	Balsamic	Expectorant
Béquico	Cough-relieving	Cough relieving
Cardíaco	Cardio-	Related to the heart
Carminativo	Carminative	Prevents formation of gas in the gastrointestinal tract
Cefálico	Cephalic	Remedy for disorders pertaining to the head
Cicatrizante	Scarring	Healing scars
Colagogo	Cholagogic	Increases the bile production
Cordial	Related to the heart	Heart tonic
Depurativo	Depurative	Purifying and detoxifying effect
Descongestivo	Decongestant	Relieves nasal congestion
Desinfectante	Antiseptic	Destroys germs
Desintoxicante	Detoxifying	Removes toxins from the body
Desodorante	deodorant	Destroys odor
Digestivo	Digestive	Stimulates digestion
Diurético	Diuretic	Agent that increases the amount of urine excreted
Emenagogo	Emmenagogue	Stimulates menstruation
Emoliente	Emollient	Softens and soothes the skin
Esplénico	Splenic-	Spleen tonic
Estimulante	Stimulant	Agent that quickens the physiological functions of the body.
Estomacal	Stomach	Helps with stomach problems
Expectorante	Expectorant	Expels mucus from the respiratory tract
Febrífugo	Febrifuge	Reduces fever
Fungicida	Fungicide	Destroys fungus
Galactagogo	Galactagogue	Promotes lactation
Hemostático	Hemostatic	Stops bleeding
Hepático	Hepatic	Stimulates the function of the liver and gallbladder
Hipoglucémico	Hypoglycemic	Lowers blood sugar
Hipotensivo	Hypotensive	Lowers blood pressure
Insecticida	Insecticide	Eliminates the insects
Laxante	Laxative	Relieves constipation
Nervino	Nervine	Soothes nervous excitement
Parturiento	Maternity	Facilitates the childbirth
Reconstituyente	Restorative	Restores health
Resolvente	Dissolving agent	Dissolves blisters and swellings
Rubefaciente	Rubefacient	Stimulates blood circulation
Sedante	Sedating	Soothing effect
Sudorífico	Sudorific	Agent that induces perspiration
Tónico	Tonic	A remedy used to strengthen and fortify the body
Uterino	Uterine	Uterine tonic
Vermífugo	Vermifuge	Expels intestinal worms
Vulnerario	Vulnerary	An agent that helps to heal wounds and sores by external application

Super Moon

Kiyú Parador Chico

The Super Moon wasn't extraordinary here, but nevertheless - we went to the beach not only for the Super Moon, but also to watch the beautiful sun set.   

Immigration to Uruguay

Virginia USA

In the year 2003 my husband and I were visiting my daughter Andrea in Virginia. At that time she lived in Goochland with her husband James in a cute little house with a huge deck and lots of land. My husband Ferdinand and I were thrilled because it always had been our dream to own some land and plant trees, bushes and to have our own vegetable garden.  Well - here it was affordable. That's how it all started.

Montevideo

After our trip to Goochland we were considering the possibility of immigrating to the US - but one morning - I was still half asleep - Ferdinand, my husband, looked at me with a twinkle in his eyes. "What??" I asked sleepily.  "Guess what I have dreamed this night?" - Well - how could I possibly know that? He said only one word - MONTEVIDEO. Aha - URUGUAY....We were both very interested in that country and began to learn as much about Uruguay as we could by reading and searching the internet. More and more we were drawn to that country. Finally we just bought a ticket to Montevideo....

Our trip to Uruguay in the year 2010

In 2010 we travelled to Montevideo. We were so excited!!! And it was love at first sight.  We rented a car and drove along the coast to Barra del Chuy, Rio Branco and Lago Merín. I can only recommend this journey. On our trip back we travelled to San José and "coincidentally" ended up in Kiyú. And here - at the beach of Kiyú, below the "Barrancas" both of us knew - that's where we want to live together.

Montevideo

The city of Montevideo, capital of Uruguay, is divided in 62 barrios. Until now my husband and I only know a few of them. Almost half of the population - about 1.5 million - lives in Montevideo. It's one of the safest cities of South America.

Kiyú, Dep. San José, Uruguay

Kiyú is one of the most awesome and relaxing places I have ever met.

When I first came to Kiyú with my husband in 2010, I knew that I wanted to live here. The beautiful scenery, the friendly people, the breathtaking sunsets will open your heart, widen your spirit, regenerate your body and raise your soul.

Paragliding, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, swimming, cycling, bike tours and a lot more - everything is available for your well-being and your pleasure.

The name of Kiyú derives from an indigenous term that means "cricket". Many street names stem from the Guaraní and are mostly related with nature.

The distance from Kiyú to Montevideo is about 70 km. You can reach Buenos Aires by car and the ferry boat in about 2 - 3 hours. The ferry boat leaves from Colonia de Sacramento, which is a pretty little town worth seeing. There are a lot of interesting places which will attract you.

Community in Uruguay - self supply - organic and healthy food - alternative way to live - our campo Parque Yatay

URUGUAY - TE QUIERO

Location: 

 

 

Our Campo:

We once had a dream to build adobe houses, to grow our own food and to enjoy nature. To produce as little waste as possible and to recycle as much as possible. Now - after some years here in Uruguay and some challenges - we can say, that we have made some progress. It's not easy to grow food here, because the soil is rather loamy. However my husband who doesn't know the word: that will not work, has solved a lot of problems. He produces char coal and makes Tierra Preta. Also mulch is important. Furthermore he builds raised bed gardens and nursery tunnels

Contact

Our Email-address: parqueyatay@gmail.com

Healing herbs in Uruguay

My love for healing herbs brought me to the Garden Nursery Pachamama - the best I have ever seen. It was amazing - but I was CONFUSED. Of course the plants are labelled in Spanish which didn't help me much. I decided to make a course about herbalism at the "Instituto Paracelso". So my knowledge about the plants here in Uruguay and their names increased thanks to our proficient instructor Carlos Guerra who is also the Director of the "Instituto Paracelso". Thank you Carlos! The pictures are published with his kind permission.
http://www.tinturadesol.com/
http://www.institutoparacelso.com/

You can buy the plants and also trees and shrubs (mainly fruit and berries) at Vivero Pachamama.

Disclaimer:
Disclaimer: The content found in this blog is for informational purposes only.

English	Spanish	Scientific name	Healing properties
Agave	Maguey	Agave	Antiseptic, wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties, used externally
Aloe Vera	Aloe Vera	Aloe barbadensis	Excellent treatment for skin conditions such as burns and eczema.
Anamu	Guine	Petiveia alliacea	Kills cancer cells, stimulates the immune system
Angelica root	Angelica	Angelica Archangelica	Medicine to stimulate gastric secretion, treat skin disorders, flatulence, and rheumatism.
Angel's Trompet	Floripondio	Brugmansia arborea	Poisonous plant, hallucinogenic drug, poisonous to: Cats, Dogs,
Araza	Araza	Eugenia stipitata	Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and antispasmodic effects.
Artichoke	Alcaucil	Cynara scolymus	Artichokes are probably best known for their cholesterol reducing and liver protecting properties.
Autumn mandrake	Mandragora	Mandragora autumnalis	Poisonous, only in homeopathic, sleep inducing, joint pain, asthma, depression
Avocado	Palta	Persea americana	Reduces blood pressure, cardiotonic, use in cosmetics
Ayahuasca	Ayahuasca	Banisteriopsis caapi	Psychoactive drug, used by shamans
Basil	Albahaca	Ocimum basilicum	Anti-inflammatory, combats bowel inflammation and rheumatoid arthritis.
Bay leaves	Laurel	Laurus nobilis	Immune booster, wound healing and anti-viral
Black current	Grosellero Negro	Ribes nigrum	Boosts immune system, antioxidant capabilities
Blackberry	Zarzamora	Rubus Fruticosus	Against diarrhea. astringent, blood purifying, skin impurities
Blue Vervain	Verbena	Verbena Hastata	Diuretic, Respiratory disorders, soothing
Boldo	Boldo	Boldean fragans	Supports the gallbladder, calms upset stomachs
Borage	Borraja	Borago officinalis	Diuretic, demulcent, emollient, digestive
Broadleaf Plantain	llanten	Plantago major	Blood purifying, expectorant, antibacterial, diuretic, cough
Bushy Matgrass	Salvia trepadora	Lippia Alba	Against headache and migraine
Cabbage	Rabano	Brassica oleracea L.	Rheumatism, gout, inflammations
Calaguala	Calaguala	Campyloneurum angustifolium	Blood-purifying, sudorific, against skin diseases and rheumatism
Calendula	Calendula	Calendula officinalis	Calendula is applied to the skin to reduce pain and swelling (inflammation) and to treat poorly healing wounds
Camphor	Alcanfor	Cinnamomum camphora	Camphor as an essential oil is stimulant, antispasmodic, antiseptic, decongestant, anesthetic, sedative, antineuralgic, anti-inflammatory, disinfectant, also against insects
Castor Bean	Tartago	Ricinus Communis	Used as a laxative, Castor oil should be applied topically for getting relief from general muscle aches, arthritis and back ache.
Chacruna	Chacruna	Psychotria viridis	It is known primarily as an additive to the ayahuasca brew used in South and Central America.
Chamomile	Manzanilla	Chamaemelum nobile	Digestive disorders, flatulence, cramps
Cinnamon tree	Canelero	Cinnamorum zeilanicum	Anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-septic, local anesthetic, anti-inflammatory, rubefacient (warming and soothing), carminative and anti-flatulent properties.
Coffee plant	Cafe	Coffea	Stimulant, the shrub can reach a height of 16 feet
Comfrey	Confrei	Symphytum	Externally for its uses as in healing wounds, inflammation, bruises, muscle and joint aches
Common Mullein	Gordolobo	Verbascum thapsus	Demulcent, emollient and astringent, useful in pectoral complaints and bleeding of the lungs and bowels
Common rue	Ruda	Ruta graveolens	Relieves cramps, improves blood circulation, combats flatulence
Coriander	Cilantro	Coriandrum sativum	Anti bacterial and antiseptic, digestive, antispasmodic
Dandelion	Diente de Leon	Taraxacum officinale	Diuretic, used in kidney and liver disorders
Digital	Digital	Digitalis purpurea	The homeopathic remedy digitalis is primarily used to treat heart ailments
Echinacea	Equinacea	Echinacea angustifolia	Stimulates the body's immune system, fights infections, especially the common cold, the flu, and other upper respiratory infections.
English Ivy	Hiedra	Hedera helix	Expectorant properties, stimulates mucus glands
Ephedra	Ephedra	Ephedra fragilis	Medical plant, psychoactive, stimulating, dangerous when overdosed
Espinheira santa	Congorosa	Maytenus ilicifolia	Tree, anti-inflammatory, anti-septic, estrogenic effect, pain reliever
Evening primrose	Onagra	Oenothera	Tea made from the roots is used in the treatment of obesity, seeds for skin and blood vessels
Fennel	Hinojo	Foeniculum vulgare	Remedy for gas, acid stomach, gout, cramps, colic and spasms, calming
Fig	Higuera	Ficus carica	Figs are used for their mild, laxative action
Fireweed	Epilobio	Epilobium angustifolium	A treatment for prostate and urinary problems including benign prostatic hyperplasia or enlarged prostate, and for various gastrointestinal disorders
Ginger	Jengibre	Zingiber officinale	Warming remedy, lowering high blood pressure, anti-viral, cold and flu remedy
Ginkgo biloba (Maidenhair)	Ginkgo Biloba	Ginkgo Biloba	Stimulates the brain and reduces short-term memory loss, improves blood circulation
Greater Celandine	Celidonia	Chelidonium Majus	homeopathic, (poisonous), liver and biliary system.
Guava	Guayabo	Psidium guajava	Anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antioxidant, antidiarrheal, antimutagenic properties.
Hawthorn	Crataegus, Espino blanco	Crataegus monogyna	Beneficial to the cardiovascular system
Hemlock	Cicuta	Conium maculatum	Poisonous, only used as a homeopathic remedy
Hollyhock	Malvarrosa	Alcea rosea	Emollient, demulcent and diuretic properties
Horehound herb	Marrubio	Marrubium vulgare	Anti inflammatory effects, Bronchitis, cough
Horse-chestnut	Castaño de Indias	Aesculus hippocastanum	Varicose veins, hemorrhoids, swollen veins
Horsetail	Cola de caballo	Equisetum	Relieves rheumatism, anti-inflammatory, diuretic, blood-cleansing
Juniper	Enebro	Juniperus communis	Digestion problems, loss of appetite, infections
Lady's mantle	Pie de Leon	Alchemilla vulgaris	Particularly for women's diseases, blood purifying, diuretic, relieves cramps
Lavender	Lavanda	Lavandula officinalis	Lavender is used for restlessness, insomnia, nervousness, and depression. It is also used for a variety of digestive complaints including meteorism.
Lemon Balm	Melisa (toronjil)	Melissa officinalis	Calming effects (anxiety, sleep problems, restlessness), antioxidant, protects brain cells,
Lemon Beebrush	Cedron	Aloysia citrodora	Protects your muscles, reduces inflammation, boosts the immune system, calms the stomach, reduces fevers, soothes nerves, and clears up congestion
Lemongrass	Lemongrass	Cymbopogon citratus	Reduces fevers, bowel spasms, soothing
Marcela	Marcela	Achyrocline satureioides	Respiratory disorders, kills viruses and bacteria
Marjoram	Mejorana	Origanum majorana	Calming the stomach and digestive system, eliminating flatulence, curing or preventing basic intestinal infections
Mexican tea	Paico	Dysphania ambrosioides	anti-parasite, carminative, vermifuge, digestive
Milk thistle	Cardo Mariano	Silybum marianum	Recommended herb for liver health, contains numerous anti-aging properties, works as a free radical scavenger and powerful antioxidant
Mother of Thousands	Aranto	Kalanchoe daigremontiana	Used externally: inflammations, ulcers, athlete's foot, eczema, warts
Myrtle	Arrayan	Myrtus communis	Antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, expectorant properties
Night Shade	Belladona	Atropa belladonna	homeopathic, against inflammation (poisonous
Orchid tree	Pata de vaca	Bauhinia forficata	Effective against Diabetes Mellitus
Oregano	Oregano	Origanum vulgare	Antioxidant , anti-fungal, antibiotic, pain reliever
Parsley	Perejil	Petroselinum crispum	Rich in many vital vitamins, keeps the immune system strong, relieves joint pain
Passion fruit	Maracuya	Passiflora edulis	Relaxing, antispasmodic, stimulating and uplifting effect
Peppermint	Menta Piperita	Mentha piperita	Antispasmodic, cholagogue, prevents flatulence, antibacterial
Peruvian Pepper tree	Anacahuita	Schinus molle	Antimicrobial and antiseptic against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections;
Peruvian torch cactus	San Pedro	Trichocereus peruvianus	Psychoactive plant
Rosemary	Romero	Rosmarinus officinalis	Boosting memory, anti-inflammatory, improves circulation, antibacterial
Saffron	Azafran	Crocus sativus	Anti-oxidant, disease preventing, and health promoting properties
Sage	Salvia comun gris	Salvia officinales	Gingivitis, gingival bleeding, sore throat
Silver Linden	Tilo	Tilia Tomentosa	Calming, relaxing, blood-cleansing, expectorant, sudorific
Sorrel	Acedera	Rumex acetosa	Cools inflammation, diuretic, blood-cleansing and expectorant
Southern Elder	Sauco	Sambucus Australis	Catarrh, cough
Southern wood	Abrotano	Artemisia abrotanum	Southernwood was used traditionally for cramps, urinary disorders, menstrual pain and cough as well as antidote against snake bites or other poisonous animals.
Spade leaf	Centella Asiatica	Hydrocotyle asiatica L	Sunburn, skin injuries
Speedwell	Veronica	Veronica Officinalis	Externally in ointments to treat skin inflammations, wounds and eczema. Tonic, relaxing, diuretic, blood-purifying.
St. John's Wort	Hiperico	Hypericum perforatum	Antidepressant, antibacterial, anti-viral, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
Stevia	Stevia	Stevia Rebaudiana	Diabetes, lowers blood pressure, weight control
Stinging nettle	Ortiga	Urtica	Perfect for purification and detoxification, blood purifying, beneficial effect on hair growth
Stonebreaker	Quiebrapiedras	Phyllanthus niruri	Kidney- and bladderstones
Sundew	Drosera	Drosera Capensis	For dry coughs, bronchitis, whooping cough, asthma and "bronchial cramps".
Sunflower	Girasol	Helianthus annuus	Diuretic, expectorant, against coughs, colds and whooping cough
Thornapple	Estramonio	Datura stramonium	Homeopathic remedy, used for treating various disorders of the nervous system
Thyme	Tomillo	Thymus Vulgaris	Cough, disinfection, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial
Tree tobacco	Palan Palan	Nicotiana glauca	stimulating, narcotic, ingestion of the leaves can be fatal
Turmeric	Curcuma	Curcuma longa	Anti-inflammatory and disinfecting properties, stomach disorders, protects the liver from toxins
Valerian	Valeriana	Valeriana Officinalis	Calming, relaxing, antispasmodic
Vitex (Chaste tree)	Agnus Castus	Vitex Agnus-Castus	A supreme hormonal tonic for women
Watercress	Berro	Nasturtium officinale	Stimulant and expectorant in the treatment of coughs and bronchitis
Wormwood (Mugwort)	Artemisia	Artemisia	Antispasmodic, stimulates blood circulation, soothing, stimulates digestion, expels worms
Wormwood	Ajenjo	Artemisia absinthium	Stimulates digestion and prevents heartburn and gas, boosts energy
Yarrow	Milenrama	Achillea millefolium	Gynecological illnesses, diaphoretic, astringent, tonic, stimulant and mild aromatic
Yerba Mate	Yerba Mate	Ilex Paraguariensis	Tonic, diuretic, stimulant, depurative, stimulates digestion, weight loss aid, energizing