Tsirík

Pronunciation: [tsiˈɾík]
Language: Bribri/Chibchan family
Contributors: Alí García Segura
Also known as: Bundle of medicinal plants

Description

Tsirík, E’ tso’ Awápa wã se’ wö́ikòk

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Spanish: Manojo de plantas usado por el médico tradicional para diagnosticar y purificar.

English: Bundle of medicinal plants

A bundle of sacred plants used by Bribri healers (Awá) to diagnose illnesses and perform purification rituals.

 

This entry is based on the contributor’s direct knowledge and experience with the use of Tsirík in traditional Bribri medicine. The information was documented through oral consultation, and a photo of an actual Tsirík bundle is included to visually support the description. No audio recordings were made; notes were taken during the conversation (Alí García Segura)

Date of entry: July 28, 2025
Tsirík, a sacred bundle of medicinal plants used by Bribri traditional healers. The plants are carefully selected and tied together, forming a tool for spiritual diagnosis and cleansing. They are not intended for ingestion. Photo by Alí García Segura.
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