The Incredible Coincidence of a Poisonous Tree Growing Next …
2016年6月6日 · Learn how chechém and chaka, two trees in Central America, grow side by side and have opposite effects on the skin. Discover the chemistry, legend and ecology behind this arborlogical wonder.
Metopium brownei - Wikipedia
Metopium brownei is a plant in the family Anacardiaceae, also known as chechem or black poisonwood. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and its bark contains urushiol that can cause skin irritation.
Chechen and Chaca Trees - AkumalNow
2016年8月30日 · Luckily, growing near the Chechen tree you will usually find a Chaca tree (also called Gumbo Limbo) which is an antidote to the Chechen’s poison — if applied in time. Chaca tree. Simply cut a piece of the bark of the Chaca tree vertically and wipe the inside on the affected area to neutralize the rash.
The truth behind the legend of the Chechen and Chaká Mayan trees
2022年10月9日 · Tizic, the cruel and ruthless warrior, became a hostile and dangerous tree, which causes serious damage just by touching it or resting in its shade: the chechen. For his part, Kinich, the kind, took the form of a tree whose sap —according to legend— cures all the damage caused by the Chechen, the chaká.
The Mayan Legend of the Chechen and the Chacá - Chichen Itza
Location. Equinox. Night Show. Mayan Calendar. Mayan Predictions. Discover one of the most iconic Maya Legends, the Chechén, and the Chacá. The Yucatan Peninsula is full of treasures …
History of Chechem Tree and Chaka Tree #mayans #history
History of Chechem Tree and Chaka Tree #mayans #history Dive into the intriguing world of the Chechem (Metopium brownei) and Chaka (Bursera simaruba) trees! ...
Chechen and Chaca: The Magic of the Maya Jungles - Maya …
2022年4月3日 · Two trees always grow together here in the jungles of Mexico. Chechen and Chaca. One is toxic and the other is healing. Yesterday, I got the sap of the chechen (also known as black poisonwood) on my hand and within a few minutes I was extremely uncomfortable. My skin was red and burning and itching and swelling very quickly.
Black Poisonwood (Metopium brownei) - iNaturalist
Metopium brownei (also known as chechem, chechen, or black poisonwood) is a species of plant in the Anacardiaceae family. It is found in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, northern Guatemala, Belize, Bonaire, Curacao, Aruba (rare) and from the Yucatán to Veracruz in Mexico.
Unlocking the Healing Power of Gumbo-Limbo Trees: A
The gumbo limbo tree is used as an antidote for the dangerous toxins found in the chechém tree. The chaka tree produces compounds that neutralize and even reverse the damaging effects of chechém’s toxins, making it a safe and effective …
Calakmul - Awe-Inspiring Mayan Ruins Hidden In A Jungle
2020年7月30日 · These trees are chechém (the red tree) and chaka (the white tree). An interesting point about these trees is that the red one is poisonous and the white tree holds the cure. Naturally, there is a great Mayan myth to go with these trees.