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Zdravotní přínosy připisované wayuse uživateli v České republice a Ekvádoru
Silvestrová, Lenka
The aim of the diploma thesis is to determine the health benefits of long-term use of wayusa in two socially and culturally different societies. The document is divided into theoretical and practical part. The theoretical part contains the characteristics of traditional Amazonian medicine and a description of the areas where wayusa is used. It also contains a description of the effects of wayusa, its therapeutic potential. The practical part includes the perception of the health benefits of wayusa in the Czech Republic and Ecuador. For this purpose, a questionnaire survey and semi-structured interviews were conducted. Data collection took place from 1. 11. 2020 to 31. 1. 2021. The research sample consists of a total of 20 informants from both countries who use wayusa at least once a week for 3 months. In the Czech Republic, it has been found that the use of wayusa improves concentration and, over time, also digestion or sleep. In Ecuador, drinking wayusa is an activity that is closely linked to local traditions and social cohesion. Users also especially appreciate the energizing and diuretic effects of the drink. A literature search revealed that the wayusa is used by various indigenous groups in South America. The potential of this plant could be used in the treatment of various diseases. These are, for example, diabetes mellitus, chronic periodontitis or infertility.
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Characteristics, production, plant composition, import and uses of plant powder mixture rapé in the Czech Republic
SAGAPOVA, Nikola
This diploma thesis deals with the powder mixture rapé, which is a part of traditional Amazonian medicine. The focus is mainly on the characteristics, production and use of this mixture. Data were collected from the analysis of the Czech market supply of rapé, questionnaire survey, semi-structured interviews and covert participant observation. The data revealed some plant species used in rapé mixtures, experience of Czech rapé users, physiological and the mental effects of rapé, but also the context of its preparation and its power. Rapé has potential to treat colds, addictions and traumas, with an important spiritual overlap. Important plant species used in rapé mixtures with which Czech users have experience include Nicotiana rustica, Dipteryx odorata, Byrsonima spicata and Byrsonima crassifolia, Platycyamus regnelii, Cenostigma macrophyllum, Amburana acreana and Calycophyllum spruceanum.
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