Coca Valley & The World Of Fools

The Government of Peru is a major buyer of Coca Leaf in the Valley of the Apurimac-Ene-Mantaro Rivers, referred to … Continue reading Coca Valley & The World Of Fools

How Coca Leaf Could Balance & Heal Our Gut Microbiome

The scientific and medical literature of the 1800s gives us thousands of case studies primarily from Europe, Canada and the … Continue reading How Coca Leaf Could Balance & Heal Our Gut Microbiome

Resisting The War On Drugs In Peru’s Coca Valley

The BBC has done it again with outstanding photography and gripping first-person stories of the Mochileros who farm and trade … Continue reading Resisting The War On Drugs In Peru’s Coca Valley

Opium, Peru, & The British Empire Drug Cartel

When most of us think of Peru and drugs we naturally think of Cocaine, and of course I hope that … Continue reading Opium, Peru, & The British Empire Drug Cartel

Coca Leaf & Death – The USA Top Ten & The Peru Top 50

I thought that it might be useful to present the arguments for the healing powers of pure, natural Coca Leaf … Continue reading Coca Leaf & Death – The USA Top Ten & The Peru Top 50

Coca Leaf As A Travel Necessity

I enjoy re-reading my collection of old books on Coca because no matter how carefully I pay attention to the … Continue reading Coca Leaf As A Travel Necessity

Coca Leaf & Chronic Low-Level Whole Body Inflammation

Recently on this blog I’ve posted what I believe is solid evidence that Coca Leaf tea can probably be used … Continue reading Coca Leaf & Chronic Low-Level Whole Body Inflammation

Medical Expatriation For Coca Leaf Therapy

Medical tourism is an increasingly well-known concept – traveling from a country where the cost of specialized medical care is … Continue reading Medical Expatriation For Coca Leaf Therapy

Early Spanish Encounters With The Divine Plant

This passage from Dr. William Mortimer’s classic “History of Coca” will give you some idea of the diversity of experiences … Continue reading Early Spanish Encounters With The Divine Plant