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folk medicine

noun as in traditional medicine

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Herb-gathering by moonlight, so important a feature in European folk medicine, seems to be no part of Cherokee ceremonial.

The curious directions for uncoiling the snake have parallels in European folk medicine.

Folk medicine in all regions is still relying upon the potency of mystical cords and girdles to facilitate labor.

The same idea in regard to spittle is found in European folk medicine.

"Dragon's milk," a favourite compound of mighty power in the magic formul of Finnish and Magyar folk-medicine.

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On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to folk medicine, such as: healing, herbal remedies, and shamanism.

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