Don Elijio Panti was a traditional healer and widely regarded as the lost Maya master healer of Belize. His ancient herbal remedies attracted the attention of modern medical scientists around the world. He contributed over 500 plants to the National Cancer Institute for anti-cancer and AIDS testing. Don Elijio died at the age of 103 having passed on his knowledge to his apprentice of 12 years, Dr Rosita Arvigo who painstakingly documented every plant remedy he knew of. Dr Arvigo's research and apprenticeship with Don Elijio resulted in her establishing the Ixchel Tropical Research Foundation and the Rainforest Medicine Trail. She dedicated the trail to the honor of Don Elijio Panti, renowned healer and the lost Maya Shaman of Belize. The trail, which is now managed by Chaa Creek, continues to honor Don Elijio and Dr Rosita's work showcases the wealth of the rainforest and serves as an educational tool featuring the edible, medicinal and usful plants of Belize.
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Rainforest Medicine Trail
The trail, which is now managed by Chaa Creek, continues to honor Don Elijio and Dr Rosita's work showcases the wealth of the rainforest and serves...