concept   folk medicine
culture   United States
statement   In the United States, folk medicine includes herbal remedies and traditional healing practices passed down through generations.

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# Concept Culture Statement Freq.
1 appalachian folk medicine United States Has historical roots in herbal remedies and traditional healing practices 1
2 appalachian folk medicine United States Appalachian folk medicine is a deeply rooted tradition in the Appalachian region of the United States, with remedies and treatments passed down through generations. 1
3 folk medicine United States Includes remedies passed down through generations and practiced in rural areas 1
4 folk remedies United States Folk remedies often involve the use of herbal supplements and homeopathic treatments. 1
5 use of folk remedies United States Folk remedies are often viewed skeptically and are not commonly used as a primary form of treatment in mainstream healthcare. 1