Carrulim, a mixture used by Paraguayans to prevent flu

this Paraguayan In August they drank seven cups of carrulim, a natural mixture with medicinal properties which, according to popular belief, Purify the blood, drive away diseases, and attract good luck.

It is believed that the drink, made from sugar cane alcohol, rue and lemon, improves Defend the body in winter and get rid of bad luckAs Javier Torres, president of the association of suppliers of medicinal plants Mercado 4 in Asunción, said.

“Through it, we can renew the blood, we can drive away diseases and evil spirits,” Torres said with a smile.to potion, In addition to its characteristic flavor, its medicinal properties also make it a Fight against various diseases and diseases.

The benefits it brings include its properties Digestive, anti-inflammatory and antioxidantIn addition to being considered an immune system booster, Torres said.

The ingredients for this concoction are available in squares and stalls across the country, especially in the traditional Asunción 4 market, as well as bottles of “carrulim” of various sizes. Available for interested customers.

The custom stipulates that these seven drinks must be served in fasting or before mating In the morning, but there is no shortage of those who like to space their intake.

As the eighth month of the year approaches, Paraguayans make this drink part of their festivals the beginning of an era Sudden changes in temperature, allergies from tree pollination, and There is a shortage due to the end of the harvest.

well, i know Celebrate Pohanana (herb in Guaraní) or National Yuyos Day, which is legally celebrated in the country every year on August 1, according to a 2019 decree by the National Secretariat of Culture.

potionMade with glucosamine, rue and lemon, this drink boosts your body’s defenses this winter.

Growing popularity of Carrulim, medicinal plant suppliers in market 4 experienced high demand this year To pique the interest of tourists who come to visit and want to immerse themselves in the local customs of the country.

Even Paraguay’s president-elect Santiago Pena joined the tradition this year.

“The inevitable Karurin! From August”, reads a publication on the future president’s Twitter account.This publication is accompanied by a photograph of the Pena sipping this typical drink next to Torres.This is how Paraguayans celebrate with this traditional drink