The Folk Healer: The Mexican-American Tradition of Curanderismo
Author: Torres, Eliseo
Date Published: 1984
In his book, Dr. Eliseo Torres discusses his experience with curanderismo as both an academic and as a Mexican-American growing up in a small community where folk medicine was a common cultural practice. The book includes a brief history of curanderismo, the role of the curandero, the common ailments that are diagnosed, rituals and treatments.
Date Published: 1984
In his book, Dr. Eliseo Torres discusses his experience with curanderismo as both an academic and as a Mexican-American growing up in a small community where folk medicine was a common cultural practice. The book includes a brief history of curanderismo, the role of the curandero, the common ailments that are diagnosed, rituals and treatments.
