Pino, Gabrielita, (Buena Vista, NM)

Authors

1140 2. 018

Document Type

Audio

Publication Date

7-15-1987

Comments

Discussion topics: An interview at KNMX-Family (Host Carlos Lopez), los remedios, las hierbas. Her story about how she became an expert in the healing with the herbs. Her skills to become a healer also came from growing up with her grandmother who was a midwife. The collection of medicinal herbs on August 12 when the plants are ready for harvesting or collecting for storage and use. The process of preparing the herbal medicine, her favorite herbs: el coyaye, el añil del muerto, las malvas y la altamisa as these herbs have good medicinal properties. Other herbal remedies; alucema, manzanilla, hierba buena, anis and other herbs used in medicinal teas and for seasoning some meals. Remedios: el oshá para el torzón [cólico estomacal], el ajo para la presión alta, el punche mexicano molido con canela, nuez, ruda, y sal para curar el aire., la maravilla para las paperas [mumps], la inmortal para la pulmonía, la papa para el dolor de cabeza. Conversation continues about her experiences as a healer in her village, and information about her availability to help people who need herbal medicinal care.

Recommended Citation

Anselmo Arellano collection (MSS 1140), Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, University Libraries, University of New Mexico