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A guide to home remedies and holistic cures for common illnesses and ailments.
http://www.webterrace.com/home/home.htm
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Philippine Alternative Medicine
A study of various alternative medicines in the Philippines.
http://www.stuartxchange.com/AltMed.html
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Curanderismo: Folk Healing in the Southwest
Radio documentary describing traditional healing with herbs, aromas, massage and rituals. Requires
Real Player.
http://soundprint.org/radio/display_show/ID/288/name/Curanderismo%3A+Folk+Healing+in+the+Southwest
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Traditional Medicine
World Health Organization fact sheet outlining the place of traditional healing practices in modern
society.
http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs134/en/
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Indian Child: Home Remedies
Provides home remedies for common ailments.
http://www.indianchild.com/home_remedies.htm
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Herpes Relief
Describes home remedies for relief from the symptoms of herpes naturally, from a fellow sufferer.
http://www.geocities.com/herpes_relief2002
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The Vinegar Website
Folk uses, medicinal qualities, home remedies, history, and beauty and household uses of vinegar.
http://vinegar.faithweb.com
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Pascalite, Inc.
Discusses history and benefits of pascalite clay and provides a method to order pascalite.
http://www.pascalite.ca
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Alternative Cancer Treatment
A treatment center in Thailand specializing in the use of natural healing methods and herbs to
treat cancer.
http://www.behandlungscenter.com/index_gb.htm
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Customary Uses of Ironweed by the Yuchi
Article by J. B. Jackson describing the use of Vernonia fasciculta by the Yuchi in Eastern
Oklahoma, USA.
http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/pdf/2000/00-16.pdf
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Spirit Medicine
Native American uses of Common Everlasting (Pseudognaphalium obtusifolium) in Eastern North
America; article by J. B. Jackson [PDF].
http://www.snomnh.ou.edu/pdf/2002/02-14.pdf
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My Home Remedies
A forum where readers can submit their own home remedies as well as rate and comment on others'
submissions.
http://www.myhomeremedies.com
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Toenail Fungus Remedies
Lists several easy and inexpensive ways to get rid of toenail fungus.
http://georgestancliffe.freewebsitehosting.com/
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Folk Belief and Folk Medicine
An overview of folk medicine and its types, elements, and origins.
http://www.ucs.mun.ca/~zharuna/folkbeliefs1.html
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A Brief Note Regarding Campa Medical Practices
Describes the author's experiences with Campa Indian remedies in the Amazon River Basin.
http://www.jqjacobs.net/writing/ethnomed.html
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Folk Medicine Watch
Promotion of culturally competent health care. Explores the previously unexplored self-medication
practices of newly arrived immigrant populations in the United States.
http://www.folkmed.com
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Ascending Enterprises - Old Fashioned Remedies
By Lois Lenz, Medicine Woman. Offers solutions for a variety of everyday health problems.
http://www.ascendingenterprises.com/oldfashrem.htm
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Some Common Medicinal and Poisonous Plants Used in Ethiopian Folk Medicine
Treatise by Amare Getahun, professor at Addis Abeba University, Ethiopia. Includes introduction to
Ethiopian medical lore, glossary and description of plants and their uses.
http://ip.aaas.org/tekindex.nsf/2a9c4e44835b04ea85256a7200577a64/99b535e7618170c485256ae100696f....
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Ancient Aztec Herbal Remedies
Index offers plant description, properties and method of use.
http://electrocomm.tripod.com/aztecindex.html
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Warts
Archived article from the east Texas weekly newspaper column All Things Historical. Describes
remedies the author experienced in childhood and lists cures for warts.
http://www.texasescapes.com/DEPARTMENTS/Guest_Columnists/East_Texas_all_things_historical/Bowma....
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Folk-Medicaments
By the Ministry of Culture, Republic of Turkey. Outlines the role of traditional medicine and its
interaction with modern practices. Includes list of common remedies. Available in English,
Turkish, German and Russian.
http://www.kultur.gov.tr/portal/kultur_en.asp?belgeno=1571
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Traditional Remedies for Everyday Ailments
Herb drying, storage and preparation descriptions and alphabetical list of tips for easing common
complaints.
http://www.tipking.com/Problem_solver/Traditional_remedies_for_everyday_ailments.htm
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Pediatric Oncall - Home-Made Remedies
Indian traditional treatments for common childhood ailments.
http://www.pediatriconcall.com/forpatients/HomeRemedies/HomeRemedies.asp
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American Indian Traditional Medicine in Treating Chronic Illness
Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona at Beth Israel's Center for Health and Healing presents research on how
Native American traditional practices can integrate with traditional medicine to treat chronic
illness. Includes comparison and demographic charts.
http://www.healing-arts.org/mehl-madrona/mmtraditionalpaper.htm
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Folk Medicine in Hispanics in the Southwestern United States
Treatise prepared by a Baylor College of Medicine assistant professor outlining some Hispanic
folkloric beliefs and the importance of considering such beliefs during standard medical treatment.
http://riceinfo.rice.edu/projects/HispanicHealth/Courses/mod7/mod7.html
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Some Folk Remedies Did Work
Archived article from the Medford Mail Tribune column Over the Back Fence, by Hank Henry.
Describes remedies remembered from childhood and the blending of folk and conventional medicine.
http://www.mailtribune.com/primet/archive/2000/012500p2.htm
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State Department of Health Warns About Dangerous Mexican Folk Remedies
Public service announcement warning about the toxicity of azarcón and greta, remedies containing
high amounts of lead.
http://www.doh.wa.gov/Publicat/2000_News/00-59.html
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India Parenting: Home Remedies
Cures for common childhood ailments and link to information about traditional Indian Ayurvedic
medicine.
http://www.indiaparenting.com/homeremedies/
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Culturally Diverse Childrearing Practices: Abusive or Just Different?
Discusses non-traditional discipline and healing practices of various cultures as related to
perceived abuse or neglect. Includes references.
http://maxweber.hunter.cuny.edu/pub/eres/EDSPC715_MCINTYRE/C-ChildAbuse.html
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Midwives and Maternity Care in the Roman World
Comparisons between folk treatment and professional midwifery in Greco-Roman society, primarily
based upon the writings of Pliny and Soranus. Includes references.
http://www.indiana.edu/~ancmed/midwife.HTM
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A Few Words About Folk Medicine
Argues against uncritical use of traditional healing practices, especially by non-members of the
cultures which generate the traditions. By Dr. Adam Brooke Davis of Truman State University.
http://www2.truman.edu/~adavis/remedy.html
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International Home Remedies
An archive composed by students from around the world.
http://www.otan.dni.us/webfarm/emailproject/rem.htm
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Traditions in Western Herbal Medicine
Introduction and description of several traditions that have contributed toward medicinal resources
in North America. Includes references.
http://www.viable-herbal.com/herbology/herbs34.htm
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Wind Spirit Teachings
Outlines Native American belief that wellness is the complete integration of mind, body and spirit.
Includes information about desert walks, personal wellness plans and workshops.
http://www.bornslaves.com/lench.html
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Old Folk-Home Remedies To Relieve Arthritis And Rheumatism
Description of the illness and list of treatments.
http://www.pioneerthinking.com/arthritis.html
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Honey for the Treatment of Infections
Discusses the history of honey's medicinal use, recent research and antibiotic and antifungal
properties.
http://members.tripod.com/~Bee_Mann/honey1.html
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Safe Natural Cures - More Than Home Remedies
Suggests remedies for common problems such as stuffy noses, yeast infections, athlete's foot and
hiccups.
http://www.lacetoleather.com/safnatcur.html
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Health 911 - Folk Remedies
Alphabetical listing of ailments, their causes and cures.
http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_indx.htm
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The Folk Medicine Forum
Discusses alternative and complementary medicine. Includes chat room, message board and
newsletter.
http://www.alt-med-ed.com/practices/folkmed.htm
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Folk Medicine - Bordering the Future
Brief commentary on folk healing in the Texas border regions.
http://www.window.state.tx.us/border/ch08/folk.html
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Folk Medicine, Amish and Swiss-Pennsylvania German
Canadian Mennonite Encyclopedia article describing 18th and 19th century remedies and the
proliferation of folk healing among Amish and Mennonite cultures.
http://www.mhsc.ca/encyclopedia/contents/F656ME.html
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Folk Medicine
Plant drawings, common ailments and remedies by a Newfoundland fifth-grade class.
http://www.ves.k12.nf.ca/culture/medicine.htm
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RussianFoods.com - Folk Medicine
Includes suggestions for colds, constipation, toothache, insomnia, headache and breakdown as well
as links to the full Russian cooking archive.
http://www.russianfoods.com/russian-cooking/chapter00003/default.asp
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Russian Folk Medicine
Traditional treatments for ailments ranging from cancer to upset stomach.
http://www.online.ru/sp/fresh/medical/folk-med.html
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Ozarkian and Haitian Folk Medicine
Monograph with references describing the similarities between folkloric beliefs in Haiti and
mid-western America.
http://www.webster.edu/~corbetre/haiti/misctopic/medicine/ozark.htm
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Music As Folk Medicine
Describes the therapeutic use of music in holistic healing.
http://interact.uoregon.edu/MediaLit/WFAE/reviews/folkmedicine.html
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Medicine Women
Writer Carolina Carlessi discusses growing up in Peru's culture of folk medicine and faith healing
and how it affected her perception of modern medicine.
http://www.xploreheartlinks.com/medicinewomen.htm
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Traditional Health, Medicine and Healing
Describes the practices of the Alaska Native people and their applicability today. Includes
reports, articles and resources.
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/health.html
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International Home Remedy Secrets
Traditional treatments for ailments ranging from acne to vomiting.
http://www.geocities.com/homeremedysecrets/
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Lithuanian Folk Medicine
Includes sections describing the concept of health and illness, determination of illness, doctors
and cures.
http://ausis.gf.vu.lt/eka/medicine/medicine.html
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Handbook of Texas Online: Folk Medicine
Referenced article describing beliefs and practices among the Anglo, Mexican and Black cultures in
Texas.
http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/online/articles/view/FF/sdf1.html
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Healing Hands
National Park Service article describing the traditional folk medicine in use near the Big Bend
Region along the Texas-Mexico border.
http://www.nps.gov/bibe/curandro.htm
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Skin Cancer Treatment Alternative Using Topical Pancreatin Enzymes
Describes home remedy using a popular contact lens cleaning solution mixed with aloe vera gel.
http://www.topicalinfo.org
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Folk Medicine Formulas
Healing tea recipes with links to herbal and medicinal glossaries, herbal preparations and
diseases.
http://www.egregore.com/misc/folkmedicineformulas.html
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Folk Medicine
Referenced article by a home healthcare nurse from West Virginia about the history of folk medicine
and practices still in use.
http://www.wvculture.org/history/wvhs1041.html
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Cultural Diversity, Alternative Medicine, & Folk Medicine
Treatise prepared by a Penn State College of Medicine professor on the importance of recognizing
cultural diversity of health beliefs and practices.
http://www.temple.edu/isllc/newfolk/medicine.html
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Folk Medicine: UCLA Folklore Archive Resource
Includes searchable database by keyword, usage, condition, belief, date, region or ethnicity of
origin.
http://www.folkmed.ucla.edu
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Folk Healing, Alternative, and Parallel Medicines
Treatise by Dr. Ian Carr, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Medicine, University of Manitoba about the
development of folk healing and its parallels in Chinese and Indic cultures.
http://www.umanitoba.ca/faculties/medicine/history/histories/folk.html
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