Race, Rights and Research in Caribbean Ethnobotany
RACE, RIGHTS, AND RESEARCH IN CARIBBEAN ETHNOBOTANY by Rachel Thomas It was almost twenty years ago when I first arrived in Costa Rica. Already a student of herbalism in…
Los Poderes Mágicos del Agua de Arroz
Los Poderes Mágicos del Agua de Arroz La primera vez que viví en Costa Rica, fue con la familia Fonseca, bien adentro en la jungla. Rosa y…
¿Qué es la Herbología Tradicional Latinoamericana?
¿Qué es la Herbología Tradicional Latinoamericana? Utilizar plantas para restaurar la salud es una tradición común en las culturas alrededor del mundo. Algunos sistemas de medicina herbaria son…
A Botanical Story of Slavery and Survival
A Botanical Story of Slavery and Survival Some of the stories about the most massive forced migration in history are hard to come by. Contrary to popular belief, there…
The Complicated History of the Smilacaceae Family
The Complicated History of the Smilacaceae Family The first time I met a member of the Smilacaceae family was fifteen years ago. At that time I was using Mayan medicine…
The Magical Powers of Agua de Arroz
The Magical Powers of Agua de Arroz When I first lived in Costa Rica, it was with the Fonseca family, very deep in the jungle. Rosa and Albino made…
Herbal Traditions of Costa Rica
Herbal Traditions of Costa Rica We each have our favorite part about Tico culture – the gallo pinto, the soccer games, the connection to nature, the vida pura. After 17…
Traditional Latino Herbalism Certificate Course
Traditional Latino Herbalism Certificate Course Latin America has a rich herbal history, combining the ancient wisdom of four cultural traditions – Indigenous, European, African and Asian, into one holistic yet…
What is Traditional Latino Herbalism?
What is Traditional Latino Herbalism? Using plants to restore health is an ancient tradition common to cultures around the world. Some systems of herbal medicine are more prominent and documented…
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Course
Myofascial Trigger Point Therapy Course Taught by Tup: Montgomery September 22nd – November 17th 10 Tuesdays, 8 am – 12 pm (excluding October 13th) All welcome. Certification requires additional…