folk medicine
"Folk medicine" encompasses traditional healing practices passed down through generations, often involving natural remedies and cultural rituals.
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Definition
B2Traditional Healing
(informal, cultural)Traditional healing practices using natural substances and cultural rituals, often passed down through generations.
Example
- In many rural areas, people still rely on folk medicine for treating common ailments.
- Folk medicine often includes the use of herbs and other natural remedies.
C1Cultural Practices
(informal, anthropological)Medicinal practices rooted in cultural traditions, typically involving herbs, rituals, and community knowledge.
Example
- Anthropologists study folk medicine to understand the cultural context of health practices.
- Folk medicine can vary significantly between different cultural groups.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "folk medicine":
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