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Medicinal Garden Tours

All remedies are made with love and care by Julie in the Unci Maka garden, which is home to over 60 medicinal plants. These are all indigenous to the Costa Rican jungle and include gavilana, clitoria, gotu kola and noni. Each tincture is comprised of multiple plant / fungus / cacti extractions, targeting the specific systems in the body for a range of common health conditions. To purchase any of the tinctures please get in touch with us, or arrange to visit Unci Maka in person.

"I highly recommend Julie’s medicines and therapies, I have been a client for over three years. She is very knowledgeable, trustworthy, and understanding. Her location has a beautiful garden and is very peaceful. Thank you for all that you do, Julie!" - Tanya Grant

A blend of 3 plants, 2 roots and one cactus. All ingredients are known to help balance high cholesterol levels in the body. The different agents work on the cardiovascular system increasing a healthy blood flow and pressure, are rejuvenating the cellular system and help to maintain a healthy pH level in the body. The medicinal blend acts as well as a preventative of high levels of cholesterol after the age of 45.

The tincture is a powerful blend of 9 healing plants which are known to lower and eliminate inflammation. The compounds in the tincture have all various health benefits on the body and are good to take on a longer term without any negative secondary effects. Alongside an alcaline diet, this remedy aims to heal short term as well as chronic inflammatory processes.

The tincture is a double extraction of a small and powerful healing plant called Stonebraker plant. The plant is known to support renal functions and dissolve kidney, bladder and gallstones as well as a preventative for evolving cancer cells and a very effective anti-inflammatory.

The tincture is a blend of 3 plants and 1 root. All the compounds are known to have a positive effect on prostate functions as well as reducing inflammation and swelling, allowing a healthy urine flow. The anti-inflammatory effects reduce the sensation of pain and allows a healthy function of the organ.

The tincture is a blend of 11 medicinal plants and the bark of 3 medicinal trees. The medicine lowers all symptoms of cold and flu infections, such as mucus, headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and coughing. Part of the ingredients are strengthening and empowering the immune system, so your own body can work at it's optimum through the process of healing.

The tincture is a blend of 2 plants and 1 seed. The balance of the endocrine system in the body helps with a variety of symptoms in menopause and menstrual cycles.

The tincture is a compound of 2 plants and one tree oil / essence. This tincture acts as a first aid for painful teeth. It contains plants with a numbing effect to ease the pain. Other compounds are known to provide disinfectant to the areas and reduce oral bacteria. The tincture can help to ease the symptoms for the time needed to reach a dentist to remove the cause of the pain in the tooth.

This tincture is a blend of 3 roots and 5 medicinal mushrooms. It is a tonic for mental health, regenerating cells, preventing cancer, cleaning the blood, regenerating the immune system, decalcifying the pineal gland and having positive effects on inflammatory processes.

The tincture is a blend of 9 plants and the bark of 2 trees. This herbal composition lowers diarrhoea immediately, as well as fighting bacterias and parasites in the digestive region.

A blend of 5 plants that work as an anti inflammatory as well as easing pain and lowering all symptoms of rheumatoid and degenerative forms of arthritis. The tincture can be taken long-term to support joint health and keep the symptoms of pain and lethargy in a moderate state.

Natural Remedies

We have published a book detailing more information about the range of medicinal plants used in the tinctures, many of which are growing in the Unci Maka Medicinal Garden, as well as instructions to follow to make your own herbal treatments. The book comes in full colour and laminated print. Contact us to order a book.

Medicinal Plants of the Caribbean Rainforest Book

We invite you to come and experience the natural beauty of the Unci Maka garden by joining us for a Medicinal Plant Tour. During a relaxing walk in nature we will guide you through the garden, stopping to tell you about the plants growing and their various medicinal applications. At the end of the tour you will have the opportunity to visit the Unci Maka shop and purchase our range of medicines. Tours are by appointment only, so please use the contact page to book your tour!

The tincture a double extraction from the Bitterwood tree. The tree called big man helps with fever, malaria, diarrhoea, parasites, alcoholism, rheumatism, liver cirrhosis and blood purification.

The tincture is a blend of 3 medicinal plants. The herbal blend helps to energize the entire system and to keep healthy and vital energy levels over the long-term. Including a plant that brings oxygen to the brain, bringing a fresh focus and vitality to your daily activities.

The tincture contains a blend of 3 plants, 1 medicinal mushroom and 2 medicinal roots. The substances are all known to have a variety of positive effects on several brain functions such as cognition and memory. The tincture also works as an anti- inflammatory and has a positive effect on eye functions as well as the gastrointestinal system. The plant compound is potent in preventing Alzheimer's disease if taken frequently.

Cuculmeca tincture is a strong root extraction from the Cuculmeca vine, it helps to relieve pain and acts antibacterial. It works on skin conditions, reduces Inflammation, boosts sexual performance and the immune and digestive systems.

The tincture is a blend of 6 healing plants and the bark of a tree. This powerful compound of plants helps lower the sensations and pain of a urinal Infection, immediately. To be sure to eliminate bacteria in the bladder, it is important to take the medicine for a period of a t least 7 days.

A blend of 3 plants, 2 roots and one cactus. All ingredients are known to help balance high cholesterol levels in the body. The different agents work on the cardiovascular system increasing a healthy blood flow and pressure, are rejuvenating the cellular system and help to maintain a healthy pH level in the body. The medicinal blend acts as well as a preventative of high levels of cholesterol after the age of 45.

The tincture is a blend of 11 medicinal plants and the bark of 3 medicinal trees. The medicine lowers all symptoms of cold and flu infections, such as mucus, headache, muscle and joint pain, sore throat and coughing. Part of the ingredients are strengthening and empowering the immune system, so your own body can work at it's optimum through the process of healing.

The tincture is a blend of 3 medicinal plants. The herbal blend helps to energize the entire system and to keep healthy and vital energy levels over the long-term. Including a plant that brings oxygen to the brain, bringing a fresh focus and vitality to your daily activities.

Cuculmeca tincture is a strong root extraction from the Cuculmeca vine, it helps to relieve pain and acts antibacterial. It works on skin conditions, reduces Inflammation, boosts sexual performance and the immune and digestive systems.