At the botánica Los Siete Arcángeles 2 in the Bronx, New York, visitors browse aisles offering herbs for a variety of ailments, aerosols that promise to ward off evil spirits and “Come to me!” votive ...

Curanderismo. is a mystical, spiritual form of folk healing, rooted in strong religious faith. Curanderos claim, despite everything modern medicine can cure, a growing number of people still turn to ...

Spiritual healing is a healing process that uses the transfer of energy in order to help someone. According to one definition, "Spiritual healing can be defined as the direct interaction between one ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — Herbs in the garden can provide bright pops of color, delightful fragrances and add spice and nuances to cooking. But their healing properties are perhaps less well-known. We caught ...

Caduto, a storyteller, accomplished author and Aesop Prize winner, reminds readers that Eastern and Western medicine grew in large part out of a relationship to healing properties found in the natural ...

Long before modern medicine, humans relied on plants for survival, healing, and longevity. Across ancient civilizations—from Egypt and Greece to China and the Philippines—herbs were considered sacred ...

The commercialization of self-care has created a distance between people and authentic healing traditions. Yet within African and Caribbean cultures lie centuries-old practices that offer profound ...

Digestive issues such as bloating, gas, and indigestion are everyday concerns, and while medicines offer relief, natural remedies can often provide lasting support without side effects. Herbs and ...