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Medical Anthropology, Alternative & Complementary Medicine, Alternative Medicine - General & Miscellaneous, Folklore - General & Miscellaneous, Physical Anthropology
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Folk Medicine Cures and Curiosities

by Edward Dolan
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Edward Dolan reveals an amazing array of superstitions, spells, and procedures -- centuries-old folk remedies, some still in use today. Here's a sample look inside the folk medicine chest: catnip tea for colds; banana paste for your complexion; rain water for itchy eyes, and many more.

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Book Details

Published
December 1, 1992
Publisher
New York : Ivy Books, 1993.
Pages
100
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780804109086

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