The Archive of Healing, a Trove of Medicinal Folklore, Is Now Online
David Shorter, a professor in the Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance, has launched one of the largest databases of medicinal folklore from around the world.
"The digital archive features hundreds of thousands of entries describing cures, rituals, and healing methods spanning two centuries, with a focus on protecting Indigenous knowledge from for-profit exploitation.
The Archive of Healing describes cures, rituals, and healing methods spanning two centuries. (photo by Landis Brown; courtesy David Shorter/The Archive of Healing at UCLA) The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)’s Archive of Healing, one of the most comprehensive databases of medicinal folklore in the world, is now accessible online. The interactive, searchable website boasts hundreds of thousands of entries describing cures, rituals, and healing methods spanning more than 200 years and seven continents.
The site covers a diversity of health topics, ranging from the common cold to midwifery and abortion. It also focuses on the preservation of Indigenous traditions and customs related to wellness."— Valentina Di Liscia, Mar. 29, 2021
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