Numbers are immersed in our daily lives and in our traditional medicine. Numbers play an important role in the process of healing with medicinal plants. There are five principle numbers for healing.

The number 13

Thirteen is one of the most important numbers because it represents the main thirteen points of the body. There are six parts on the left side of the body, six on the right side, and one for the head. The fundamental parts of the body are: the ankles, knees, hips, elbows, shoulders, wrists, and the head.

How are these points for healing? Energy passes through these points in our body and each point can be opened or closed. For example, if we have a problem in our arm, pressure should be applied to the wrist and elbow so that these points will close, thus stopping the flow of energy from the arm. Then the Shaman can properly treat the affected part of the arm; for stomach problems the points on the hips are closed. When back problems occur, the point for the head is closed. The body has two energies, the passive energy in the left hand and the positive energy in the right hand. These energies make contact in the morning when we wake up and start our daily activites.

The number 7

This number represents the days of the week, and each day of the week represents the possibility of new human births. The day of the week on which a person is born is the best day for a person to be treated for an illness.

The number 28

This number represents the number of days in the lunar month.

The number 5

An illness in a family can be passed on to the next generation; it may be passed on for five generations.

The number 3

Three represents the trinity of birth, life, and death.

Monday 28/7/3, A Lunar Day for the White God “Jakatagua”.