10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOLK MEDICINE»
Discover the use of
folk medicine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
folk medicine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Together they will form a hybrid method of clinically effective and cost-effective means of treating diseases. This book represents a milestone in that pursuit". -- Dr. A. Gordon Reynolds, Co-Author The La Costa Book of Nutrition
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Encyclopedia of
Folk Medicine: Old World and New World ...
Accessing the work through both agents used and ailments treated, students, folklorists, anthropologists, and those interested in the history of medicine will deepen their understanding of every aspect of folk medicine."--BOOK JACKET.
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Animals in Traditional
Folk Medicine: Implications for ...
This book discusses the role of animals in traditional folk medicine and its meaning for wildlife conservation.
R©þmulo Romeu N©đbrega Alves, Ierecê Lucena Rosa, 2012
At a time when people are increasingly interested in natural medicine and holistic remedies, this book traces the history of folk medicine in Ireland and examines its continued popularity.
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Black
Folk Medicine: The Therapeutic Significance of Faith ...
This volume provides new insight into the various conditions and structures that help to account for the development and persistence of folk medicine in societies.
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Remedies and Rituals:
Folk Medicine in Norway and the New Land
Spells are conjured, herbs collected, and potions concocted in this fascinating history of the practices and beliefs of Norway's folk healers at home and in the New Land.
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Jamaican
folk medicine: a source of healing
This pioneering work is multi-disciplinary in approach as it examines the rich folk medicine of Jamaican.
Arvilla Payne-Jackson, Mervyn C. Alleyne, 2004
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Folk Medicine in Southern Appalachia
This study focuses on the folk medical beliefs and practices evident in Southern Appalachia from the 1870s to the 1940s.
Anthony P. Cavender, 2003
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Folk Medicine of the Delaware and Related Algonkian Indians
Upon retirement, she & her brother operated a museum of Indian arts & crafts. The first section of this book, Delaware Medicine Practice & Folk Beliefs was first published in 1942.
Gladys Tantaquidgeon, 2007
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Practical
folk medicine of Hawaii
Likeke R. McBride combined his talents as a thorough researcher and botanical illustrator with a life-long interest in folk medicine to produce this book of extraordinary value for students of natural medicines and Hawaiians.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOLK MEDICINE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
folk medicine is used in the context of the following news items.
Meet Jamil, Cork's newest Rhino
Throughout history, Rhino horn has been used in folk medicine for its supposed healing properties, consequently rhinos worldwide are now ... «TodayFM, Jul 15»
Your Wednesday Briefing
They are also used in folk medicine. Photo. Will Pope Francis chew coca leaves in Bolivia today? Credit Meridith Kohut for The New York Times. «New York Times, Jul 15»
The “Farraga”: The Traditional Moroccan Pediatrician
Casablanca – In Morocco, traditional folk medicine is alive, well and coexistent with more modern medicine. Folk medicine is especially ... «Morocco World News, Jul 15»
Soursop or prickly custard apple – an adjunct to chemotherapy from …
... from scientific studies and published research on its naturally occurring compounds and anticancer action, rather than folk medicine. «The Indian Express, Jul 15»
Cracking the sea cucumber code
... countries, produced and harvested by the tonne as a popular dish and used extensively in traditional Chinese and other Asian folk medicine. «Phys.Org, Jul 15»
China's most poisonous plant may also be deadly for cancer cells …
For years, it has has been used n China as a folk medicine to treat rheumatism, skin diseases like psoriasis, and even malignant tumours. «South China Morning Post, Jun 15»
Xpressdentalclinic.com Explains the Facts about the 3 Most …
In this present time dentistry has truly evolved from the crude practice that is fundamentally based on folk medicine and cure to a more ... «MENAFN.COM, Jun 15»
The dawn chorus reaches its peak with the final summer arrivals
In folk medicine, the clover-like leaves of the latter were used to treat skin conditions. It was possible to identify three species of St John's Wort, ... «Northumberland Gazette, Jun 15»
To yarrow! To yarrow! I love ya, to yarrow!
In Old Appalachian folk medicine, settlers made poultices of Milfoil (yarrow) and Bee Balm to relieve bee and other insect stings effectively. «Crossville Chronicle, Jun 15»
Lead Poisoning Rarely Treated
“Over 100 studies have been conducted on food, folk medicine and non-edible items,” he explained. Lead gets into the body not just through ... «The New Indian Express, Jun 15»