Take a trail through Rainforest Medicine Trail to learn about natural and traditional Maya medicine. The trail is located in the Moutain Prine Ridge Forest Reserve in Belize.
The trail is home to a variety of plants that the Maya used for medicinal purposes. Some of the plants include the red gumbo-limbo, which was used the treat fevers and infections; the chaya tree, which was used to treat anemia and diarrhea; and the name tree, which was used to treat coughs and colds.
Want to try them for yourself? Pick up some Maya medicinal products in the gift shop.
The Rainforest Medicine Trail is a great way to learn about the natural world of Belize and the traditional medicine of the Maya. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in natural medicine or the history of Belize.