Balché
Balché is a mildly
Turbina corymbosa), is called xtabentún
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Ritual enemas and other psychoactive substances were also taken by those who drank balché.[2]
According to food writer Sandor Katz, the ancient Maya consumed balché in enema form to maximize its inebriating effect. After the Maya were conquered by the Spanish, the drink was banned and their orchards were destroyed.[3][4][5]
See also
References
- ISBN 1576070360.
- PMID 21893367.
- ISBN 1931498237.
- ISBN 029271159X.
- ^ "Honey Wines Guide". Monday, 12 April 2021
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