Name: Curanderismo: Traditional Healing Using Plants
Brand: University of New Mexico
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 4.7 (88 reviews)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION As one of four courses on Curanderismo, the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine, this course focuses specifically on the use of plants in traditional healing. As an educational and cultural platform, this course will share the history, influences, and contributions of traditional medicine. Trained traditional healers will share their knowledge of the healing properties of plants commonly found in the Southwestern United States and Mexico through practical applications that can still be used today. Learners will not become certified traditional healers at the completion of this course but will be able apply basic principles or traditional medicine to approach health and illnesses. They will become familiar specifically with the use of plants for the digestive and nervous systems; how to prepare tinctures and microdosis for healing; how to use juice therapy and geotherapy (clay combined with plants) for treatments; and the use of herbal oils and herbal smoke for healing. Future Curanderismo courses include: Traditional Healing of the Body: Intestinal blockage empacho, firecupping ventosas, and hydrotherapy (healing with water) Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy and Spirit: Sweatlodge Temazcal, Energetic/Spiritual cleansings Limpias, and Laugh therapy risaterapia. Global and Cultural Influences of Traditional Healing: African tradition, Afro Latino from Cuba and Puerto Rico, Native American spiritual cleansings and Mayan acupuncture. REQUIRED TEXTS Curanderismo: The Art of Traditional Medicine without Borders by Eliseo Torres Curandero: Traditional Healers of Mexico and the Southwest by Eliseo Torres with Imanol Miranda Where to buy: https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/curanderismo-art-traditional-medicine-without-borders https://he.kendallhunt.com/product/curandero-traditional-healers-mexico-and-southwest OPTIONAL TEXTS Curandero: A life in Mexican Folk Healing by Eliseo Torres & Tim Sawyer Healing with Herbs & Rituals: A Mexican Tradition, Eliseo Torres, edited by Tim Sawyer Where to buy: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/curandero-torres-eliseo-cheo/1120135382?ean=9780826336415&st=PLA&sid=BNB_1341481610&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI3_6LmYev3gIViuNkCh3IPgUyEAQYASABEgLYXfD_BwE https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/healing-with-herbs-and-rituals-torres-eliseo-cheo/1120135381?ean=9780826339621&st=PLA&sid=BNB_825204424&sourceId=PLAGoNA&dpid=tdtve346c&2sid=Google_c&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIrrvswYev3gIVBsRkCh3BXQCHEAQYASABEgLnl_D_BwE...

Top reviews

Dec 12, 2020

Thank You, Coursera! This is an excellent course to introduce the practice of curanderismo. Highly recommended! Thanks, professor Cheo!!!

Aug 6, 2023

The course was very informative and I enjoyed the personal anecdotes the instructors added to the course material. It is a great introduction to Curanderismo and other alternative healing methods.

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By Daniela A (

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Feb 27, 2024

buen curso, lastima que los materiales (libros) no estan disponibles

By Cherie A

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May 21, 2021

Great information . It just left me wanting more. thank you

By Joy S

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Nov 22, 2019

Useful information that is safe to do oneself at home.

By Melanie K E R

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Jul 7, 2023

I really love it, I wish it would have lasted longer.

By Dayann A

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Jan 20, 2026

como introduccion al tema es un curso muy vasto

By Sharon M

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May 6, 2023

By Karen L

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Mar 30, 2021

En general el curso es demasiado básico, podrían incorporar cápsulas de videos más amplias para detallar el tema a abordar. Y recomendar mayor referencias bibliográficas, no solo sus libros.

A pesar de todo, rescato conocimientos como el Moxa.

By fernando g u

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Apr 1, 2022

No entiendo muy bien que no se acepte una especializaciòn global...si se han hecho los 4 cursos.Esto es universitario y deberian dejarse de protecciones que no viene al caso...No pretendo formarme como curandero...porque ya lo soy.