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Traditional medicine kit for women
Elizabeth Casasola
PhD candidate in Visual Arts
Researching traditional medicine through historically female botanical knowledge, Elizabeth Casasola’s commitment is not only to preserve cultural practices, but also to protect local, organic diversity.
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Serie. Botiquín medicinal tradicional para mujeres
Título. Manzanilla
Descripción. Provoca el menstruo y el parto. Ablanda, abre y relaja, calma el dolor y baja hinchazones.
Lugar. Azcapotzalco. Ciudad de México, Agosto 2021.

Series: Traditional medicine kit for women
Qualification: Chamomile
Description: Causes menstruation and childbirth. Softens, opens, and relaxes, relieves pain and reduces swelling.
Place: Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, August 2021

Some medicinal plants are useful for treating ailments of women, including fallen womb, menstruation, infertility, abortion, childbirth, and during breastfeeding. They are used in baths, teas, or temazcales (sweat baths).  

Based upon my experience in learning traditional Mexican medicine, I have planted a small garden at home that has allowed me to get closer to the contemplation and care of plants, as well as and that of people close to me. My commitment is not only to preserve these cultural practices, but also to protect local, organic flora and seeds.  

The following information was recovered from the Atlas de las Plantas de la Medicina Tradicional Mexicana of the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México and from the Medicinal Gardens course taught by the Colectivo Sembrando en Comunidad del Huerto Tlatelolco en Ciudad de México.

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Serie. Botiquín medicinal tradicional para mujeres
Título. Ajenjo
Descripción. Ayuda al parto se toma la infusión de las hojas.
Lugar. Azcapotzalco. Ciudad de México, Agosto 2021

Series: Traditional medicine kit for women
Qualification: Wormwood
Description: An infusion of the leaves provides help in childbirth
Place: Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, August 2021

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Serie. Botiquín medicinal tradicional para mujeres
Título.  Albahaca
Descripción. Se usa en casos de hemorragia nasal o vaginal
Lugar. Azcapotzalco. Ciudad de México, Agosto 2021.

Series: Traditional medicine kit for women
Qualification: Basil
Description: Used in cases of nasal or vaginal bleeding
Place. Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, August 2021

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Serie. Botiquín medicinal tradicional para mujeres
Título. Cempasúchil
Descripción. Utilizada para la inflamación del vientre, frialdad, cólicos menstruales, embarazadas y baños posparto para que baje la leche. También es considerada abortiva.
Lugar. Azcapotzalco. Ciudad de México, Agosto 2021.

Series: Traditional medicine kit for women
Qualification: Cempasúchil
Description: Used for inflammation of the belly, coldness, menstrual cramps, for use during pregnancy and postpartum to lower the milk. It is also considered abortive.
Place: Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, August 2021

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Serie. Botiquín medicinal tradicional para mujeres
Título. Ruda
Descripción. Se utiliza para regular la regla o provocarla, en dolores menstruales, baños para parturientas para un parto rápido, recaída de señoras, es decir; una intoxicación que sufre la embarazada. También para casos de esterilidad. Para entuertos, que son malestares después del parto. Ayuda para la falta de leche. Es una planta considerada abortiva.
Lugar. Azcapotzalco. Ciudad de México, Agosto 2021.

Series: Traditional medicine kit for women
Qualification: Rue plant
Description: Used to regulate menstrual pain, for women in labor, for a quick delivery, for discomfort after childbirth, and for lack of milk. Also for cases of sterility. It is also considered abortifacient.
Place: Azcapotzalco, Ciudad de México, August 2021

Elizabeth Casasola is a PhD student in Visual Arts Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Master PhotoEspaña, Photography and Artistic Projects. Master in Visual Arts Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Her work has been exhibited in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Australia.

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Elizabeth Casasola is a PhD student in Visual Arts Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Master PhotoEspaña, Photography and Artistic Projects. Master in Visual Arts Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. Her work has been exhibited in Mexico, Argentina, Peru, Germany, Portugal, Spain, Italy, Japan, and Australia.