Curanderismo: Mexican/Chicana Folk Healing and Holistic Health
Author: Avila, Elena
This informational report explains several types of alternative healing processes and medicines, which is called Cuanderismo, a creative process that utilizes culturally appropriate methods for curing disease and misfortune. First, Indian medicine is described in detail, including the medical customs of the Aztec, Mayan and Toltec. Next, the authors describe Spanish medicine and Black medicine. At the end of the report, a glossary of general terms that describe illness is provided.
This informational report explains several types of alternative healing processes and medicines, which is called Cuanderismo, a creative process that utilizes culturally appropriate methods for curing disease and misfortune. First, Indian medicine is described in detail, including the medical customs of the Aztec, Mayan and Toltec. Next, the authors describe Spanish medicine and Black medicine. At the end of the report, a glossary of general terms that describe illness is provided.
