Traditional Andean Medicine In Peru

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Traditional Andean Medicine In Peru
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In Peru, there are vast variety of plants and
herbs able to thrive in the mountains were put to
use by the local people.  Traditional medicines
has its own place in the health care and
treatment sector. A large portion of people is
effectively using the traditional medicines to
cure their diseases. Many major locations in Peru
are famous for its use of the traditional
medicines. The usage and practices of the
medicines have become the daily routines of the
people staying here.
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La Coca More than a medicine

Coca is more than just a plant to the Andean
peoples it is the most sacred of all plants. It
is a plant with countless benefits for health and
rich in tradition. Coca is used in a great deal
of health preparations It is also popular to
make tea by boiling the leaves.
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Health Benefits of Coca

• Reduces muscular exhaustion
• Relieves hunger and thirst
• 3. Rich in vitamins
• Alleviates respiratory problems associated with
  high altitude
• Helps pain fro rheumatism, external sores, and
  headaches

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Other Popular Herbs in Andean Medicine
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Tuna cactus Good for stomach ache
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Cypress tree Sap good for toothache
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Orange tree leaf For stress, also purifies
kidneys
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Rosemary For intestinal problems, cholesterol,
insomnia, sensitive gums
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Grapevine seed Used for cancer, antioxidant
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