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Surviving Mexico has motivated me to face all kinds of struggles and overcome them with grace and humor. I’ve enjoyed learning about everyday life in Mexico, such as their delicious foods and beautiful culture. I’ve also enjoyed the additional resources offered, such as the books and courses. I’ve learned so much!
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- Natural Healing – CuatecomateCuatecomate with a spelling variant coatecomate (Crescentia alata) is in the same family as the jícara (Crescentia cujete), and in some areas, the term jícara is used for both plants. Cuatecomate produces much smaller fruits that are more appropriately sized … Continue reading
- Natural Healing – JícaraOther names for jícara (Crescentia cujete) include totuma, güiro, luuch (Maya), maxat kgax (Totonaco), and guito-xiga (Zapoteco). In English, it’s most often known as the calabash tree. Botanical synonyms include Crescentia acuminata, Crescentia arborea, Crescentia cuneifolia, Crescentia angustifolia, and Crescentia … Continue reading











