Richard Zwicky speaks with Josie Castaneda about her kurandera practice, which combines traditional Mexican herbal healing with holistic approaches to address mental, physical, and lifestyle factors.
Castaneda explained kuranderismo encompasses various healing practices, including herbalism (yervas), which is her specialty. She discussed her approach to healing, emphasizing the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and lifestyle factors, and how she typically begins by assessing a patient's diet before incorporating herbal remedies.
Castaneda shared her personal journey into herbalism, influenced by her upbringing in Mexico City and her experiences in the corporate world. She also discussed her book, "Latin Herbalism," a DIY guide to plant-based medicine and traditional healing practices drawing on Taino, Toltec, and Mayan traditions.
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