Cleansing Rites of Curanderismo: Limpias Espirituales of Ancient Mesoamerican Shamans by Erika Buenaflor

Cleansing Rites of Curanderismo by Erika Buenaflor introduces limpias, spiritual cleansing ceremonies used for people and spaces. The book connects practical descriptions of ritual with stories and interpretations of Mesoamerican roots.

Buenaflor discusses fire, water and sweeping rites, as well as materials such as herbs, flowers, eggs and feathers. She places these practices within her experience as a curandera and her study of Yukatek Maya and Mexica traditions.

These are spiritual and cultural practices, not proven treatments for physical injury or illness. Ritual activities involving fire or other materials require appropriate safety precautions and should never replace professional medical care. ISBN: 9781591433118.