A traditional ‘grandmother’ remedy

In Colombian culture, there is a traditional remedy for every ill, thus visitors are frequently offered one if they experience any problems. These time-honored practices include the use of hierbabuena or spearmint teas for aches and pains and chamomile infusions for difficulty sleeping. Another favorite is boiling calendula to treat inflammation, wounds, and scars.

Aloe vera is a plant that grows all across Colombia. Its gel may be used for cuts, sunburns, and even dandruff. Aguapanela, which is produced from concentrated cane syrup, is the most well-known Colombian tradition and every Colombian grandmother's go-to remedy for treating a cold, sore throat, or a severe case of the blues.

Lemonade with guapanela is definitely the grandma remedy that Colombians prefer. When someone appears to be getting a cold or complains of a scratchy throat, aguapanela is created from panela, a by-product of sugar manufacture (it's essentially concentrated cane syrup), and is cooked with hot water and lemon.