curanderismo

American  

[koo-rahn-de-rees-maw, koo-rahn-duh-riz-moh] / kuˌrɑn dɛˈris mɔ, kʊˌrɑn dəˈrɪz moʊ /

noun

Spanish.

1. the use of folk medicine, especially as practiced by a curandero.

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Example Sentences

There are other types of healers under the curanderismo umbrella, and each has their own approach based on their teachings.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 8, 2023

Here in Southern California, many people turn to the Mexican tradition of curanderismo.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2022

“It will only serve to further stigmatize curanderismo as something to be feared,” Chesnut said.

From Washington Times • Apr. 19, 2019

Last week, in Hidalgo's county seat of Edinburg, the researchers gave their prescription for dealing with curanderismo: "Don't fight it�join it."

From Time Magazine Archive

Although some families have had U.S. citizenship since Texas' annexation in 1845, most of these, like the Juan-come-latelys, have clung to their ancestral language, customs �and faith in curanderismo.

From Time Magazine Archive