curanderismo

[ koo-rahn-de-rees-maw; English koo-rahn-duh-riz-moh ]

noun

, Spanish.

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

Example Sentences

Curanderismo is a traditional healing practice with many forms and applications.

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Curanderismo is a traditional healing practice with many forms and applications.

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Curanderismo is a traditional healing practice with many forms and applications.

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Curanderismo is the holistic approach to healing the mind, body and spirit.

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“The philosophy behind curanderismo is that diseases are not just caused by physical factors, but also social, emotional, environmental and spiritual ones,” Sesma said.

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