Prevalence and associations for use of a traditional medicine provider in the SAMINOR 1 Survey: a population-based study on Health and Living Conditions in Regions with Sami and Norwegian Populations

Abstract Background In Northern Norway, traditional medicine (TM) is shaped by both Christianity and traditional Sami nature worship. The healing rituals may include prayer and the use of tools such as moss, water, stones, wool and soil. Examples of TM modalities offered is cupping, blood-stemming,...

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Main Authors: Agnete Egilsdatter Kristoffersen, Trine Stub, Marita Melhus, Ann Ragnhild Broderstad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-12-01
Series:BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12906-017-2037-0