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About Ricardo Mazcal

Herbalist • Nutritionist • Educator

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Ricardo Mazcal is a fourth-generation herbalist and holistic nutritionist with more than 50 years of experience in natural healing. Born into a family of traditional healers in northeast Nayarit, Mexico, Ricardo was raised in the ancient wisdom of Herbolaria Mexicana, the traditional Mexican practice of plant-based medicine. From a young age, he learned how to identify, harvest, and prepare medicinal plants passed down through generations of his family living in the high Sierra Madre.

Over the decades, Ricardo expanded his knowledge and practice by studying Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine, working under master herbalists from India and China. This global foundation in holistic wellness allows Ricardo to blend ancient traditions with modern nutritional science, creating customized healing protocols that support the body, mind, and spirit.

In Puerto Vallarta, Ricardo is best known as the founder of Mazcal Naturally  a healing center and herbal apothecary located in the heart of the city. At Naturally Mazcal, he handcrafts a wide range of herbal tinctures, tonics, teas, essential oils, and nutritional blends—all made from carefully selected, organic, and sustainably sourced ingredients. Each product is formulated using his deep knowledge of plant energetics, with an emphasis on supporting the body’s natural detoxification, immunity, and regeneration processes.

Ricardo is also an educator and writer. As a featured contributor to several local newspapers for the last 10 years. Ricardo writes about the curative power of plants some of those newspappers no longer around , Newspapers such as the Vallarta Tribune, P V Mirror and the Vallarta Mirror, he shares insights on natural healing, herbal protocols, and current health issues. His articles, such as “Healing the Microbiome Naturally” and “Why You Should Consider a Spike Protein Detox”, reflect his commitment to empowering others with practical, plant-based solutions.

Clients from around the world have sought Ricardo’s expertise—whether in person at his apothecary, through local wellness retreats, or via custom herbal consultations. His approach is deeply personal and intuitive, informed by decades of experience and an unwavering respect for the healing power of nature.

Core Values:

  • Ancestral Wisdom – Honoring centuries-old Mexican herbal traditions
  • Global Insight – Integrating Ayurveda, TCM, and modern nutrition
  • Holistic Healing – Supporting the full human experience: physical, emotional, and energetic
  • Sustainable Practices – Using organic, ethical, and earth-honoring methods

Visit Naturally Mazcal

Isla Río Cuale s/n
Zona Romántica, Col. Emiliano Zapata
48380 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco

Phone & WhatsApp
+52 322-140-5677

Google Map link:
https://maps.app.goo.gl/niE4gxVmmbhhcMvS8


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