The Rainforest Herbal Apothecary - by Adriana Ayales (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

A transformative, in-depth guide to ancient shamanic healing practices and the power of medicinal plants by the creator and owner of Anima Mundi Herbals.

Among the ancient and vibrantly alive Indigenous traditions is curanderismo--the medicine traditions practiced in Central and South America. In this book by rainforest herbalist Adriana Ayales, you'll explore the rich healing practices of curanderos and learn how to identify and use powerful plants, herbs, fungi, and resins to assist with everything from cleansing rituals to emotional healing, spiritual protection, and enhancing physical vitality. You'll discover traditional plant medicines, along with detailed descriptions, medicinal uses, and rituals that can help you incorporate plant-based remedies and spiritual ceremonies into your life.

To curanderos, there's no distinction between nature and humans. Like many native medicine peoples around the world, curanderos believe that the origin of disease and imbalances is energetic... as is the healing process. Through understanding how to recognize patterns of illness and using plant-based treatments, you'll learn to heal on a physical, emotional, and spiritual level.

About the Author

Adriana Ayales is a rainforest herbalist, medicine maker, educator, the owner of Anima Mundi Herbals, and the author of The Herbal Astrology Oracle. She was born and raised in Costa Rica and has extensively studied several healing traditions, alongside master herbalists and shamans for more than 13 years. Adriana started Anima Mundi in Brooklyn, NY, to bring ancient remedies to the modern world. Her heart's purpose is to create a farm-to-pharmacy experience that not only offers a sustainable system of healing but contains within its core the pursuit to wholeness. She believes that by preserving ancient forms of Indigenous botany, we keep alive a very sacred aspect of our source. Visit her online at: animamundiherbals.com.