14/03/2026
Our neighbor’s Chan harvest failed, the ones we always buy our yearly supply from. But, then, we got lucky 🍀
During the short window when the Chan flowers were being pollinated, heavy rains came and massive winds swept through.
The delicate flowers fell off and never turned into seeds.
Chan is a staple in our medicine cabinet. We were heartbroken.
We use this medicine often for our family’s health, share it with neighbors looking for relief, and teach our students about its power.
Chan is known as the tropical, local “chia” seed, though it is slightly more air-element in nature. It is mucilaginous and helps coat and soothe the digestive system when it is irritated.
Traditionally, it is used to ease an overheated digestive tract, cool the body on hot days, and support deep hydration.
Emotionally, it can help those who are often irritated or who carry “hot” or reactive tempers. It helps emotions flow and supports their processing.
Chan can’t always be found year round. It becomes available at the hottest and driest time of the year, another clear example of nature offering medicine exactly when it is needed most.
We got lucky. On the day we were in the city (Puriscal) running errands, the local market had just received Chan from a local farmer.
It is super high quality, potent and fresh!
✨I could feel its energy vibrating ✨
Our prayers were answered!! We immediately ordered two kilos (hopefully it’s enough!) 😅
Deep gratitude to the farmer and the workers who helped this medicine reach us.
Once again, we are reminded that medicine always finds its way.
