Selected medicines of the jungle for common ailments

It is not easy to pick just a few medicinal plants from the many in Costa Rica’s biosphere. The knowledge of jungle remedies is very strong in rural areas, and even botanists are puzzled by new species discovered every year. I love, use, and know well some versatile ethnobotanicals in my practice. These plants are very versatile, as they don’t serve only one purpose; they may be food and medicine too. Some of my favorite species are also used as a sacrament or connected to rituals. When planning a new medicinal garden, I always want to include them. You’ll see why.