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Ahuehuete became the national tree of Mexico in 1910. The tree is sacred to the native peoples of Mexico, and is featured in the Zapotec creation myth. To the Aztecs, the combined shade of an āhuēhuētl and a pōchōtl (Ceiba pentandra) metaphorically represented a ruler's authority. According to legend, Hernán Cortés wept under an ahuehuete in Popotla after suffering defeat during the Battle of La Noche Triste.
Ahuehuetes are frequently cultivated in Mexican parks and gardens. The wood is used to make house beams and furniture. The Aztecs used its resin to treat gout, ulcers, skin diseases, wounds, and toothaches. A decoction made from the bark was used as a diuretic and an emmenagogue. Pitch derived from the wood was used as a cure for bronchitis The leaves acted as a relaxant and could help reduce itching. (Wiki)
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11 comments:
WAW, que gigante e linda foto.
Me encanta esa luz! está todo precioso!
You completely capture the deep and ancient beauty of this vital entity.
It looks to be a beautiful tree and quite dense and large. It sure casts a large shadow. And all of the uses are amazing. Especially if they work.
The light and shadow enhance the image of the tree. Thanks for the background information;it's important to know and appreciate.
beautiful images and very interesting as I did not realize the ties of this tree to the Zapotecs
A very dreamy looking tree!
La primera es una maravilla , gran foto, felicidades
Wow.Beautiful photos.
Your first picture is so wonderful
nature shadow green its perfect !!
Very interesting photos.
The droopy branches and long shadows make the tree look so surreal and mysterious.
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