Bolivian Herbal Remedies

Since I'm sick and so is everyone else at Tulane (and also because I don't really like medicines and am fascinated by homeopathics) I though that a posing on some Latin American herbal remedies would be apropos. I found a really good site that talked about traditional medicinals in Bolivia. It's really cool because it first gives a brief history of the Kallawayas (means 'carriers of medicinal herbs' in Aymara), who were basically the medicine men of the Incan empire and who practice to this day (there are currently about 50 active Kallawayas). The site then gives detailed descriptions of some of the more commonly used herbs, what they are used for, and how to make the various concoctions. I found it particularly interesting that basil, a pretty common herb in most homes, is used for treating headaches, heart disease, depression, anxiety, and a whole host of other afflictions! There is also information on the site as to where one could order these herbs if interested. So, if you're sick (and I know some of you are!) you should really check out this site and find out how to cure what ails you the traditional Bolivian way.