A symbol of indigenous North American culture and religion. / A stone monument related to this symbol, constructed by laying stones in a particular pattern on the ground oriented to the four directions.

A female Native American (or, any other indigenous) shamanistic healer.

plural of medicine woman

Synonym of folk medicine

(uncountable) Synonym of Ayurveda / (countable) A medicine (substance) that is based on Ayurvedic medicine.

A branch of alternative medicine based on the belief that a healer can channel healing energy into a patient by various methods.

(uncountable) Traditional medical practices developed and used by non-physicians, typically involving customary homespun techniques and medicinal remedies derived from native plants.

Alternative form of folk medicine

The combination of mainstream medicine, based on scientific evidence, and alternative medicine.

Any of the aggressive medical practices and methods used until the mid-19th century, particularly the dangerous and unproven treatments that were later replaced by scientific approaches.