As I was preparing for traveling to the Amazon rainforest, there was a whole list of packing supplies and preliminary steps to follow. One of these had to do with contracting malaria. Specifically, they said: “The rainforest region we will be visiting has a history of malaria, and we recommend … [Read more...] about Malaria Herbs: Tongkat Ali and Artemisinin (Sweet Wormwood Extract Powder)
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My Ayuhuasca Journey
For years, I had heard about ayuhuasca. And from the very beginning it was something I knew I wanted to take part in. However, if I was going to do it, I wanted to do it right. Ayuhuasca is highly revered by the cultures in which it originates, where it is better known as natem. Because of its … [Read more...] about My Ayuhuasca Journey
Bullet Ants
Ants as big as your thumb! Known as the Conga Ant to the locals, it is also referred to as the Bullet Ant. Because it’s sting feels like getting shot. I’m happy to report that I did not get stung within the Amazon jungle. But I did see them walking around in a couple different spots. … [Read more...] about Bullet Ants
Amazonian Herb Garden
While the Achuar were the peoples that we got to spend the most time with in the Amazon, we also did a quick visit to the Quechua in Sarayuka. After drinking guayusa tea mixed with a number of barks in the morning, I got a tour of their herb garden that surrounded the hut. They grow a … [Read more...] about Amazonian Herb Garden
Finding My First Reishi Mushroom
After several days of traveling by plane, bus, truck and boat we arrived deep in the Achuar territory in the Amazon jungle in the southern part of Ecuador. In Kapawi lodge where we were staying there was a number of flora and fauna guidebooks showing all the amazing biodiversity of the area (the … [Read more...] about Finding My First Reishi Mushroom