Belize, Panti Maya Medicine Route
Ix Chel was founded in 1983, the first major step was to clear a tall bush in the area. It was founded with the desire to be useful for those interested in exploring wholesome plants in Belize and their role in healing and tradition. The entire farm is a nature study center that is self-sufficient in food, medicine, and solar energy conversion.
The Mayans were very knowledgeable about the healing powers of plants and herbs. One of the last remaining medical men, or H-man, was Don Elijio Panti from San Antonio, Cayo County.
Man is an ancient Mayan term used to design who is both a doctor and a priest. Doctors were very influential in the life of the Maya.
Mayan herbalist can combine medicine and religion in accordance with the ancient traditions of healing. All procedures contained nine different leaves of medicine. Nine is the most vital place in the Mayan civilization, as there are nine Mayan spirits who oversee the entire Mayan empire, there are nine lords of the underworld, nine levels of the underworld, and the most ancient Mayan temples have nine tiers of nine steps each, and rituals are repeated nine times.
Ix Chel Medical Farm was founded mainly by Dr. Rosita Arvigo, a student of Don Eligo Panti for several years. She wanted to learn from her knowledge, to preserve the tradition of ancient medicine and the Maya medicinal system, mixing the physical and supernatural worlds, to create a so-called medico-religious system before it was lost to the world.
Twenty-five percent of the world's commercial drugs come from plant-based chemicals only in tropical regions. Future research may reveal cures for cancer, high blood pressure and many other diseases.
Dr. Rosita says: “They are participating in a program at the National Cancer Institute to explore the tropical world in search of medicinal plants that will be tested against 100 types of cancer cells and three AIDS viruses. Thanks to all-political medicine, which emphasizes manipulation, herbal remedies, diet therapy and back care products, Dr. Rosita Arvigo and her staff hope to continue their work and find a cure for many diseases affecting modern man. ”
