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As Bolivia faces pandemic, faithful turn to ancestral remedies

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La Paz, Jan 28 (EFE).- (Camera: Yolanda Salazar) Faithful to their ancient traditions, some Bolivians turn to ancestral medicine based on herbs and tree resins to face the pandemic. Despite it not being backed by the scientific community, many have "faith" in its properties, which is why they go to the "brigades" of traditional doctors or the "chifleras", who sell them these plants.FOOTAGE OF CHIFLERAS AND A MARKET IN LA PAZ.

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