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Herbal medicine

A guide to herbal medicine practices around the world.

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Read about different traditional medicinal practices in Central and South America

  • Curanderos (general practitioners of Mexican folk healing)
  • Espiritistas (Puerto Rican faith healers)
  • Santeros (Cuban faith healers)
  • Yerbistas (herbalists)
  • Sobadores (massage therapists)

Courses

Read more about Curanderismo: