Traditional medical practices Traditional medical practices :For alum meaning "graduate," see Alumnus/a. ...more on Wikipedia about "Alum"
Ayurveda (आयुर्वेद Sanskrit: ayu—life; veda—knowledge of) or ayurvedic medicine is a comprehensive system of medicine, more than 5,000 years old and based on a holistic approach rooted in Vedic culture. Its conspicuous use of the word veda, or knowledge, reveals its role in early Hinduism and describes its hallowed place in India. Ayurveda also had a tradition of surgery. Two early texts of Ayurveda are the Charaka Samhita and the Sushruta Samhita. ...more on Wikipedia about "Ayurveda"
A curandero (or curandera for a female) is a traditional folk healer or shaman prevalent in Latin America, and especially in Mexico and in Chicano communities in the southwestern United States. They are often respected members of the community, being highly religious and spiritual. Literally translating as "healer" from Spanish, curanderos often use herbs and other natural remedies to cure illnesses, but their primary method of healing is the supernatural. This is because they believe that the cause of many illnesses is evil spirits, the punishment of God, or a curse. ...more on Wikipedia about "Curandero"
Hilot is an ancient Filipino art of healing. Hilots as well as arbularyos are the much cheaper alternative to medical doctors in the Philippines, especially in very deep rural areas. Hilots employ 'chiropractic' manipulation and massage for the diagnosis and treatment of musculoligamentous and musculoskeletal ailments. Hilots have been known to reset dislocated and sprained joints such as the knee, ankle, fingers and metacarpal bones. Hilots tend to be chiropractors while arbularyos tend to be herbalists. Midwives are also called hilots. ...more on Wikipedia about "Hilot"
Kampō (or Kanpō , 漢方) medicine is the Japanese study and adaptation of Chinese medicine. The first Chinese medical works to be introduced to Japan is said to have occurred around the 4th or 5th Century A.D.. Since then, the Japanese have created their own unique herbal medical system and diagnosis. Kampo utilizes most of the Chinese medical system including acupuncture and moxibustion, but is primarily concerned with the study of herbs. ...more on Wikipedia about "Kampo"
Kulam, or witchcraft, in Philippine Psychology, is a variant of the European witchcraft. Kulam is defined as witchcraft, jinx, hex or evil spell. Kulam in the Philippines is said to be centered on the island of Siquijor, where many the country's faith healers reside. Kulam also exists in many of the hinterlands, especially in Samar and Leyte ...more on Wikipedia about "Kulam"
The Sasang [Sa-Sáng] typology is a part of traditional Korean medical typology, which was systematically theorized by Jae-Ma Lee in his book "Dong-Yi-Soo-Se-Bo-Won” [the principle of life preservation in oriental medicine] in 1984. This medical typology divides people in four types based on their traits; Tae-Yang, So-Yang, Tae-Eum and So-Eum type. ...more on Wikipedia about "Sasang typology"
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The Tibetan eye chart is a tool created by Tibetan monks. According to them, it can be used to train the muscles and nerves of the optical system, correcting visual problems. ...more on Wikipedia about "Tibetan eye chart"
Traditional Korean medicine ( Hangul: 한의학, Hanja: 韓醫學) developed with the influence of Chinese medical techniques and procedures. Techniques in treatment and approach are similar to Chinese medical techniques, but boosting the essence is the main focus in Korea. ...more on Wikipedia about "Traditional Korean medicine"
Znachor or znakhar (literally "The one who knows (illnesses)", Russian знахарь,) is the Slavic name applied to practitioners of folk medicine, akin to " shaman". The znachors were healers, herbalists, midwives, and were known as wise women and cunning men. The znachors would detect poison, and interpret dreams to detect witchcraft and counteract the evil eye and baneful spells. They did not conjure spirits, but use the whispers, which are more important than the amulets or talismans used in the spellwork. ...more on Wikipedia about "Znachor"
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