FOLK MEDICINE TERMS: A WINDOW INTO ENGLISH CULTURAL SPECIFICITY.
Keywords:
folk medicine, cultural specificity, english language, traditional healing practices, terminology, cultural heritage, community resilience, local knowledgeAbstract
This paper explores the rich tapestry of folk medicine terminology as a reflection of English cultural specificity. Folk medicine, encompassing traditional healing practices and beliefs, often reveals insights into the values, social structures, and historical contexts of a society. By examining various terms used in English folk medicine, we can uncover the interplay between language and culture. The study highlights how specific terminology not only conveys medicinal practices but also embodies cultural narratives, local knowledge, and communal identities.
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