Store that sells herbs and religious or spiritual items from Latino and Afro-Caribbean traditions, such as candles, beads, statues of saints, perfume oils, incense, fragrant sprays, baths, plant-infused water, etc. Many botánicas offer consultations (consultas) with healers, herbalists or spiritual counselors. Botánicas can also serve as community gathering place similar to a church or place of worship and celebration for Espiritismo, Santería and other religions.
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