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Meaning of folk medicine

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

folk medicine

noun

Definitions

  1. Traditional medical practices developed and used by nonphysicians, typically involving customary homespun techniques and medicinal remedies derived from native plants.

  2. A particular medicinal remedy used in such traditional medical practices.