Sacred Coca Leaf
The coca leaf is a plant native to South America, historically known for its use in various Indigenous cultures. However, it has been stigmatized due to its association with drug production.
There are many misconceptions surrounding it; it is urgent to restore the word "coca" to its proper narrative; it is a way to honor its existence and prevalence.
Coca leaves are used for prayer, and messages are carried by breath; it's a sacred dialogue that connects earth with heaven. This invisible bond is a tool that allows us to strengthen our ties with everything around us. It's a bridge between the present and the memory of our ancestors.
Understanding the plant in its entirety, with all its nutrients , 14 medicinal alkaloids , and spiritual value , leads us to the analysis that there is nothing wrong with it; the error occurs when humans try to manipulate and transform nature. Its disruption manifests itself in the side effects on health and society.
But what would happen if we used nature to our advantage?
In that case, our sacred coca leaf has so much to offer ; we just need to educate ourselves on its proper use, giving more people the opportunity to consume it as food, benefit from its medicine, and carry its leaves freely, so they can walk and travel with our traditions and customs.