concept   folk medicine

18 commonsense assertions
Cultures (18) United States (1) Australia (1) Central Asia (1) China (1) India (1) Japan (1) Middle Eastern (1) Eastern Europe (1) Korea (1) Latin America (1) Russia (1) Africa (1) Arctic regions (1) Greenland (1) Pacific Islands (1) Philippines (1) folklore (1) modern society (1)
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1 folk medicine United States In the United States, folk medicine includes herbal remedies and traditional healing practices passed down through generations. 5
2 folk medicine Australia Folk medicine in Australia involves natural remedies from native plants and indigenous healing practices, often considered unconventional. 3
3 folk medicine Central Asia Folk medicine in Central Asia involves herbs, animal products, and religious rituals for treating illnesses. 3
4 folk medicine China Traditional Chinese folk medicine in China includes herbal remedies and alternative healing approaches, embraced alongside modern healthcare. 3
5 folk medicine India Traditional Indian medicine includes ancient herbal remedies and cultural healing practices passed down through generations. 3
6 folk medicine Japan Traditional Japanese healing incorporates folk remedies like acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal treatments for holistic health. 3
7 folk medicine Middle Eastern Middle Eastern folk medicine uses herbs, animal products, and religious rituals for natural healing. 3
8 folk medicine Eastern Europe Folk medicine in Eastern Europe involves 'chernoknizhnik' folk healers using herbal remedies, prayers, and rituals. 2
9 folk medicine Korea Korean folk medicine incorporates acupuncture, moxibustion, and herbal remedies for holistic healing. 2
10 folk medicine Latin America Folk medicine in Latin America is deeply rooted in local beliefs and traditions and relies on spiritual healing practices. 2
11 folk medicine Russia Russian folk medicine involves herbal remedies and rituals performed by folk healers called 'chernoknizhnik'. 2
12 folk medicine Africa Folk medicine in Africa incorporates spiritual healing practices and rituals based on local beliefs and traditions. 1
13 folk medicine Arctic regions Arctic folk medicine uses natural elements like ice, moss, and animal products for traditional medicinal practices. 1
14 folk medicine Greenland Greenland's folk medicine incorporates traditional practices using natural elements like ice, moss, and animal products for medicinal purposes. 1
15 folk medicine Pacific Islands Pacific Islands' folk medicine incorporates locally sourced plant-based natural remedies and indigenous knowledge, often coupled with spiritual practices. 1
16 folk medicine Philippines Folk medicine in the Philippines includes 'hilot' massage, herbal remedies, and spiritual guidance. 1
17 folk medicine folklore Folk medicine is a longstanding tradition within many cultures, passed down through generations and used to treat a range of health issues. 1
18 folk medicine modern society Folk medicine is often viewed as non-mainstream and unproven by modern society. 1