It is a tradition that was born with the original peoples of America , thousands of years ago. Here we explain a little more about this tradition:
There are many families in Argentina that maintain the tradition of drinking cane and rue on August 1st . Some have seven small drinks, others a long drink, others a glass. All customs agree that it should be fasting. The intention is to attract health and luck and ward off hexes.
Although tradition says that you have to take it on August 1, those who do not have to worry, since those who did can invite you until the 15th. At least that is what tradition dictates.
The custom originates from the original peoples of America, who recognized in the male rue medicinal capacities against parasites and gastrointestinal ailments. The belief is that in August there were many deaths in the population and in the cattle due to the cold and the rains. Hence the saying “July prepares them and August takes them away.” In order to overcome this problem they created the natural remedy where they mixed the cane with the rue.
Also, on August 1, Argentina and several Latin American countries celebrate Pachamama Day, which means “Mother Earth”. It is a celebration of gratitude and that acquires different types of festivities depending on the region. One of the most widespread and used is to take, precisely, the cane with rue.
Dr. Samantha Robson ( CRN: 0510146-5) is a nutritionist and website content reviewer related to her area of expertise. With a postgraduate degree in Nutrition from The University of Arizona, she is a specialist in Sports Nutrition from Oxford University and is also a member of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
