American indian
American Indian Medicine
American Indian Medicine (pronunciation: /əˈmɛrɪkən ˈɪndɪən ˈmɛdɪsɪn/) refers to the traditional healing practices and holistic health systems of the American Indians.
Etymology
The term "American Indian Medicine" is derived from the combination of "American Indian", referring to the indigenous peoples of the Americas, and "Medicine", which in this context refers to the practices and knowledge related to health and healing.
Overview
American Indian Medicine encompasses a wide range of practices, including herbal medicine, mind-body healing, spiritual healing, and traditional rituals. These practices are deeply rooted in the cultural beliefs and traditions of the various American Indian tribes.
Related Terms
- Herbalism: The study or practice of the medicinal and therapeutic use of plants.
- Mind-body intervention: Techniques designed to facilitate the mind's capacity to affect bodily function and symptoms.
- Spiritual healing: Healing that involves the spirit or soul, often involving the belief in divine intervention in the healing process.
- Traditional medicine: Systems of medicine developed before the era of modern medicine, based on cultural beliefs and practices handed down from generation to generation.
See Also
- Indigenous peoples of the Americas
- Traditional medicine
- Herbalism
- Mind-body intervention
- Spiritual healing
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on American indian
- Wikipedia's article - American indian
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