miércoles, 18 de junio de 2014

Medicinal plants of the Amazon Rainforest, Cat's claw, Dragon Blood and Guayusa. You can lear more about them on our Rainforest Tour

Huella Verde Lodge rainforest tour on Medicinal plants of the Amazon rainforest

Cat’s claw - uña de gato

Cat's claw is a large, woody vine that derives its name from hook-like thorns that grow along the vine and resemble the claws of a cat. Cat's claw is indigenous to the Amazon rainforest and other tropical areas of South and Central America, including Peru, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Trinidad, Venezuela, Suriname, Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Panama.
TRIBAL AND HERBAL MEDICINE USES
Cat's claw has been used medicinally  to treat asthma, inflammations of the urinary tract, arthritis, rheumatism, bone pain and gastric ulcers; to recover from childbirth; as a kidney cleanser; to cure deep wounds; to control inflammation and gastric ulcers; and for cancer.
Cat's claw has been used  since the early 1990s as an adjunctive treatment for cancer and AIDS as well as for other diseases that target the immune system. In herbal medicine today, cat's claw is employed around the world for many different conditions, including immune disorders, gastritis, ulcers, cancer, arthritis, rheumatism, rheumatic disorders, neuralgias, chronic inflammation of all kinds, and such viral diseases as herpes zoster (shingles). Dr. Julian Whitaker, M.D. reports using cat's claw for its immune-stimulating effects, for cancer, to help prevent strokes and heart attacks, to reduce blood clots  COURSES



Sangre de Drago - Dragon’s blood

Sangre de grado is a medium-sized tree in the upper Amazon region of Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.  Its  name, sangre de drago (which means “dragon’s blood). When the trunk of the tree is cut or wounded, a dark red, sappy resin oozes out as if the tree is bleeding—earning this local name.  He is rich in active alkaloids, well-known medicinal plant used as purgative and tonics.
TRIBAL AND HERBAL MEDICINE USES
Sangre de grado's red sap or latex (and also its bark) has a long history of indigenous use in the rainforest and in South America. The earliest written reference dates its use to the 1600s, For centuries, the sap has been painted on wounds to staunch bleeding, to accelerate healing, and to seal and protect injuries from infection. The sap dries quickly and forms a barrier, much like a "second skin." It is used externally by indigenous tribes for wounds, fractures, and hemorrhoids, internally for intestinal and stomach ulcers, and as a douche for vaginal discharge. Other indigenous uses include treating intestinal fe vers and inflamed or infected gums, in vaginal baths before and after childbirth, for hemorrhaging after childbirth, and for skin disorders.
It is also used internally for ulcers in the mouth, throat, intestines and stomach; as an antiviral for upper respiratory viruses, stomach viruses and HIV; internally and externally for cancer. 
A type of blood cancer called leukemia: Sangre de Grado might make this condition worse. Avoid using Sangre de Grado if you have leukemia.


Guayusa

Guayusa is a native Amazonian tree leaf that has been brewed like tea for thousands of years by indigenous communities in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Guayusa Tea offers a clear, focused energy by balancing as much caffeine as one cup of coffee with twice the antioxidants of green tea.
Guayusa contains the same amount of the world’s most prized stimulant, caffeine, as one cup of coffee. However, guayusa also has other stimulating compounds- theophylline and theobromine that combined create a balanced energy effect. Guayusa offer a range of holistic health benefits from calming the nervous system to cardiovascular health.


domingo, 18 de mayo de 2014

Huella Verde Ecuadorean plantain Cuisine courses in the amazon


CUISINE  COURSES



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With the Ecuadorean small Cooking Course you will submerge yourself in one of the gastronomic cultures more culinary diversity

The recipes of Ecuadorean cuisine has evolved through history thanks to the blending of cultures that has characterized the history of Ecaudor. Ecuadorean cuisine is the initial melting of the culinary tradition of ancient Ecuador with Spanish cuisine in the variant most strongly influenced by the Moorish presence in the Iberian Peninsula , with a significant contribution other mainly European origins. In the course of Ecuadorean Cuisine discover new ingredients native of Ecuador, such as plantain Bananas and yuca.

Do not let escape is a great opportunity to open up a new world of flavors that are delighting the palates, from the comfort of your home.


Course on Plantain Recipes


This is our collection of delicious Latin American plantain recipes, made green plantains (verdes). Plantains are often mistaken with bananas, and while they’re part of the banana family, they are very different. The main difference is that they must be cooked before being eaten; this is due to the fact that they are starchier than bananas. Plantains are a must-have ingredient for many popular Latin American dishes and can be used in both savory and sweet recipes.

Empanadas de verde con queso /Green plantain empanadas with cheese filling
Empanada dough made from green plantain dough and stuffed with cheese and onions.Chifles
Chifles, plantain Banana chips
Chifles, also known as mariquitas, chicharitas, platanutres or plataninas, are thin fried green plantain/banana chips.

Patacones
Patacones, also known as tostones, are a popular Latin American appetizer or side dish of thick green plantain chips.

Bolones de Verde
Bolones de verde are Ecuadorian green plantain dumplings stuffed with cheese, chorizo or chicharrones and fried until crispy.

Tigrillo or Majado or mashed green plantain
Majado de verde is a green plantain mash made with green plantains, onions, garlic, and achiote. Majado is served with fried eggs and cheese slices.




miércoles, 14 de mayo de 2014

New website for Huella Verde Rainforest Lodge, small and exclusive Amazon lodge


We have updated our WEBPAGE, new Design, new info

Experience Ecuador's Amazon in a comfortable way. Our unique Amazon Lodge is located in the upper Amazon basin overlooking the Bobonaza River. Browse the website to get a taste of what Huella Verde Lodge has to offer. You are invited to visit the site using the following address:

Huella Verde small Amazon lodge, in the rainforest of Ecuador


martes, 13 de mayo de 2014

New Business Google+ Page Huella Verde Amazon lodge