Russian Folk Medicine

This edition represents a monumental work by the Russian physician, ethnographer, and researcher of Russian folk medicine, Gavriil Ivanovich Popov (1856–1909), dedicated to Russian folk medicine. The vast number of recipes and recommendations for treating a wide variety of diseases... collected in this book remain relevant even today. You will also become acquainted with rituals and incantations against black magic. Additionally, this work contains a colossal amount of information about the beliefs of Russian peasants, their customs, and traditions. The author's research perspective delves deep into the centuries, extending back to the times of pre-Christian Rus. The publication is intended for a broad audience interested in folk medicine.