Morinda citrifolia, a small evergreen tree endemic to Southeast Asia, Australia and the Pacific Islands, has a long-standing history of use as a component of folk medicine. In traditional medicine, healers historically believed that Morinda citrifolia fruit offered hundreds of medicinal uses. Although none of these are backed by solid scientific evidence, the plant remains ...
There are many strange cures for warts found throughout American folk medicine. These bizarre folk medicine cures for warts are good for a laugh but should never be tried at home. Wart cures are a popular part of folk medicine probably because warts have been a common problem for humans for centuries. Many times causes ...
The word “aphrodisiac” comes from the Greek name for the Goddess of love and beauty, Aphrodite. There are few aspects of folk medicine that gain more attention than the use of traditional aphrodisiacs. Most people are familiar with oysters as a means to increase sexual desire and many people have heard the term “Spanish fly”. ...
Because childhood is a difficult time for us in any culture, there are many folk medicine cures aimed at the problems of childhood, such as bedwetting. The cures in this article are not recommended and are for entertainment purposes only. Many of these folk medicine cures for bedwetting are dangerous to you and/or the child ...
Vicks VapoRub is a name that is virtually synonymous with “home remedy.” This medicinal salve contains a combination of fragrant herbal extracts, including menthol, eucalyptus oil and camphor. Although formally promoted only as a cough suppressant and pain reliever, dozens of home remedies utilize Vicks VapoRub as a catch-all component of modern folk medicine. My ...
In the search of health and longevity, I stumbled upon Apple Cider Vinegar. It’s reputation as a folk medicine had apparently brought it under the gaze of people within the health and science industry. Research by nutritionist Carol S. Johnston of Arizona State University East in Mesa suggests that vinegar packs a punch in more ...
Life presents many challenges but it’s nice to know that simple things can make it easier. Sometimes one has only to look around to see what is at hand. Need to keep witches at bay or ease painful sinus congestion? Grab a sprig of elderberry leaves. Important Folk Medicine Once called the peoples medicine chest, ...
