Ancient Mayan Remedies for 3 Common Ailments
INSIDE: There’s so much wisdom that we can learn from our ancient ancestors. Try these ancient Mayan remedies for backaches, foot fungus, and bladder infections.
Call me old fashion, but I remember the days when the only book in town was Dr. Spock’s baby book – we have come a long way since then (I’m dating myself).
Now, there are books on every topic you can think of, plus many you would never think of. For example, I have a neat book I picked up somewhere in my many travels called Rainforest Home Remedies and I refer to it all the time.
Ancient Mayan Remedies for 3 Common Ailments
I prefer to try natural solutions first, and I’d like to share some natural, ancient Mayan remedies with you for some of the most common ailments…
Backaches
I have actually made a rub on stick and use a warm heated pack for when I’ve spent too much time either on the computer, working around the house/garden, moving house or etc...
But when you don’t have anything and need something in a pinch, try this. Warm a cup of water mixed with 1/8 cup of Allspice powder (from the kitchen cabinet) until it thickens on the stove (about fifteen minutes). Then add a pinch of salt.
Spread the warm (not hot) mixture on a cloth as a poultice and apply to the back to relieve pain and inflammation. You can do this several times until the pain relieves.
Foot Fungus
Allspice is also good for foot fungus. This recipe comes straight from Jeronimo Requena, Bush Doctor to the intrepid Chicleros in the 1920’s.
The Chicleros lived long months in the damp jungles extracting chicle, which was used as the base for gum (thus the name “chiclets”). Foot fungus was an occupational hazard for chicleros.
Mix one teaspoon of powdered allspice with three teaspoons of vegetable shortening and combine into a past. Apply to the affected area three times daily. This works best on dry foot fungus.
Bladder Infections
Women get bladder infections more often than men. It’s very painful and is usually caused by improper wiping, which allows the Escherichia coli (E.coli) to enter the urinary tract.
Diet plays a role also; those who each rich food or overeat are more prone.
Here are two effective Mayan remedies for bladder infections:
Indian Corn Silk Tea
Corn silks are the fine golden corn hairs that you see every time you shuck an ear of corn. This tea is delicious.
To prepare, collect the hairs of six pieces of corn on the cob. Boil in three cups of water for ten minutes. Steep for thirty minutes and strain.
Take in half-cup doses throught the day. Consume all three cups in one day. Repeat as often as necessary.
Horsetail Tea
Horsetail is a reedlike plant found near streams, ponds, and damp areas. It is also available in health food stores. To prepare, boil a half cut of dried leaves and stems in a quart of water for ten minutes.
Allow to cool. Strain and sip throughout the day until you have consumed the whole quart.
Final Thoughts
Try these home remedies, although if you do not get relief within a few days, consult your health care practitioner.
