Ceremony for Pacha Mama or Mother Earth

Pacha mama, feminine God for the Quechua and many other cultures. She is not solely pure earth She is holy spirit and pure love. She is a transcendental life equal to the intrinsic source of the universe (God). Her wisdom and mysteries are as inscrutable as the mysteries of the universe, her love is unconditional, she maintains life in harmony and order. We are the ones who alter her with our negative attitude. She protects all creatures without any distinction, we are her children and for this reason it is necessary to love, respect, recognize, thank her and to totally consecrate our life unconditionally serving and protecting our Mother Goddess. By offering ourselves to protect her with our values put into action in an unconditional way, we align ourselves with this spirit of full happiness and by aligning ourselves we attract and develop even more of this full happiness for ourselves, our family, our community, our planet and even our universe. This offering or ceremony to Pacha mama allows us to generate positivity to heal ourselves, to be blessed and to prosper in all aspects of our life, attracting and acquiring all of these benefits through the sanctification and consecration.

Andean medicinal waters

These waters flow from the Quisach’ata Volcano, located outside of Cusco. For this reason the medicinal water is volcanic, mineral water which is transparent at its origin but picks up a yellowish colour along its trajectory.

Properties of the Water

TASTE. Is strong and lightly salty due to the mineral content.
SMELL. The mineral water does not have a strong or unpleasant smell that would cause you to abstain from drinking it. On the contrary, it invites you to drink it as you would water at the designated time.
COLOUR. The water, in its natural state has a yellowish tint due to the mineral content whose chemical analysis can be seen in the below chart:

Notes:

1. The simple of water contains a high level of mineral salts for which reason it is considered mineral water.
2. Due to high levels of iron, the water is ferrous (yellow in color).
3. Sulfates in excess of 750mg/L have a laxative effect. (oms)
4. The excess consumption of this water can have negative effects.   

The water you consume passes through 2 digestive paths

• Via the digestive system it passes through your mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine until it is leaves your system as feces.
• Via the urinary tract, it passes through your kidneys, bladder, ureters and prostate (for men) until it is expulsed as urine.

What ailments can be treated or cured

• Stomach ailments
• Hepatitis
• Kidney stones
• Ulcers
• Gastritis and oral hygiene
• Hangovers, amongst others

The following symptoms may be experienced during this process

• Headaches due to weakness.
• Stomach aches when your system is strong.
• Vomiting.  When the gall bladder is full it can lead to vomiting.
• High or low blood pressure due to weakness.
• Nausea or fainting due to weakness.
• Shivering or goose-bumps due to the cold and weakness.

If you suffer from any of these effects, do not worry as they are temporary.

Effects

Normally, the first effects can be felt approximately 15 minutes after consumption.

• Those who purge for the first time will normally require approximately 15 cups to be able to feel the effects.
• Those who are weak or who have previously purged will normally feel the effect after approximately 7 cups.

Warnings

• If consuming the mineral water while inebriated be very careful as it will lower your blood pressure.
• If breastfeeding, you should not breastfeed during the purge.
• Children under 9 years of age can drink 2 or 3 glasses to try the water.
• Those who have been operated on within the last six months, especially if it was a gastrointestinal operation should not purge.
• Those suffering from serious illness cannot purge (Epilepsy)
• It is recommended that pregnant women should not purge.

Directions and methods of consuming the medicinal water, taking into account that the efficiency of the treatment depends on one’s following of the established practices.

1. Those who have been operated on should consult a doctor or visit a medical centre to be examined prior to consuming these waters.
2. To begin the cleansing, one must not have eaten any later than 5:00am.
3. You should dress warmly or bring an extra sweater as one’s blood pressure normally lowers and you will feel the cold more acute.
4. Drink the water immediately from a clean glass to take full advantage of the waters.
5. After drinking the first glass wait 3 to 5 minutes before drinking the next glass while staying in constant movement either walking up and down the steps, jumping or jogging to help with the decomposition of the food waste in your stomach.
6. Do not let the water sit in the glass or other open containers as it loses its effervescence.
7. The cleansing process takes between 40 minutes and 2 hours depending on one’s system.
8. For a complete purge or cleansing of the system it is necessary to ingest 18 to 30 glasses depending on one’s system.
9. When going to the toilet, do not force yourself to avoid undue strain to the rectum.
10. Drink the water until the liquid from your rectum is clear of feces.  At this point you should stop drinking the water.
11. Do not drink excessive quantities of this water as it can debilitate your intestinal flora.
12. Always wash your hands after using the bathroom to avoid any type of infection.
13. You can purge two to three times per year depending on your state of health.
14. After purging you should lightly massage your stomach to try to evacuate all of the water.
15. For 24 hours after the cleansing, you should eat only light foods and should avoid alcoholic beverages.
16. It is not recommended top purge for more than 3 continuous days.
17. The water can be taken from the site in a sealed container to avoid its decomposition and can last up to 7 days.  After this time the water’s properties change and the smell becomes stronger.  You will observe that the water is no longer potable and that there is a thick layer of mineral deposits on the container.
18. Do not bathe in the pool if inebriated.

The pool in the healing ground of Marcani serves in the treatment of rheumatic diseases and bone pain. Ideally one should bathe in the early hours of the morning for a time not exceeding 20 minutes, then get dressed without drying to allow the absorption of heat from inside your body to dry yourself.  Caution: those who are weak due to purging, if they choose to swim in the pool, should do it carefully.

Note: People suffering from gastritis after the purge should continue the treatment for 20 to 30 days, drinking herbal teas with mucus such as those from prickly pear cactus, Noni or flaxseed preferably before meals and should avoid drinking alcoholic beverages, soft drinks and dishes containing excess fat or spices.